What's wrong if I can't poop?
Disease description:
I've recently been having trouble passing stool. I'd like to know what causes difficulty in bowel movements?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Cheng Yicheng
Difficulty in defecation may be caused by several factors:
1. Disruption of the intestinal microbiota, leading to slowed intestinal motility and resulting in bloating, abdominal pain, and difficulty passing stool.
2. Long-term improper diet may induce constipation, causing reduced bowel movement frequency, dry and hard stools, difficulty in defecation, as well as a sensation of incomplete evacuation.
3. It could also be due to excessive internal heat ("fire") in the body.
