Why do I feel like my bowel movement is incomplete?

Oct 07, 2021 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

Lately, I’ve constantly felt as though I can’t completely evacuate my bowels—there’s always a lingering sensation of needing to defecate, and my abdomen has been somewhat uncomfortable. Could you please explain what might specifically cause this feeling of incomplete bowel evacuation?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Mingping
Hello, Stool consists of residual waste material left after food digestion in the gastrointestinal tract and must be expelled from the body through normal digestive function. Incomplete bowel evacuation—feeling that defecation is not fully completed—may result from conditions such as hemorrhoids or proctitis, among other intestinal disorders. Consuming high-calorie, greasy foods and insufficient physical activity can also contribute to this symptom. Incomplete evacuation may also stem from unhygienic dietary habits, chronic enteritis, or other underlying causes. It is advisable to consult a healthcare provider and undergo a colonoscopy to identify the precise cause and receive appropriate treatment. In daily life, maintain regular physical exercise to strengthen your constitution, wash hands thoroughly before meals and after using the toilet, and pay close attention to dietary hygiene. I hope this information is helpful. Wishing you good health!