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should i push? should i grab it? should i wait?

Posted 09.25.2006 by Motherload (1027)
Michael W asks:

Today I had more trouble that I probably ever have going to the bathroom. I had to strain really hard, and it just wouldn't come out. It seemed like it was stuck or something and would almost come out, but stop near completion. I've had problems with rectal bleeding over the past few years off and on, and a doctor at the hospital told me upon examination (many months ago) that it was due to straining too hard. I've never done it before, but as I almost had the poop out, I used my middle finger to try and break off some of it in a desperate attempt to stop my pain.

I didn't go deep at all, but I know I shouldn't be doing that. I was on the toilet for a good hour, and I did manage to finally get the first part out, but the second part was stuck. I continued my method, and again desperate, I found blood on my finger and stopped. My anus is sore now, so I just gave up. I put almost all of my energy into pushing the poop out, and I became light headed/dizzy. I felt like I was going to pass out. My question is, well, even though I went from Thursday to Tuesday without going, was it wrong for me to force it? I could feel it inside of me, so I figured it would be okay to go. Apparently it wasn't. Should I start waiting until the poop easily comes out or what? Should it have been soft enough and/or broken down enough to come out by then?

Also, I'm sorry for asking so much, but are there any serious health risks if there was blood stopped up in my anus around or behind the poop? I don't know if that's the case, but I'd like to know anyways.

Thanks a bunch. I really appreciate the help.


Dear Michael W,

Since you did not have any luck getting the poop out with your finger, I suggest that you get a glycerin suppository. That will soften the poop, and cause a bowel movement within 15 minutes to an hour.

You should also increase your water intake and add more fiber to your diet in an attempt to regulate your bowel habits.

Leaving the poop in there is not going to soften it up. The longer you keep it in, the drier and harder it will become. Then someone with more experience than you have is going to have to stick their finger up your butt to get it out.

Pushing too hard causes something called the vagal maneuver to occur. If you take a deep breath and bear down with your diaphragm and abdominal muscles, it causes your heart rate to slow down. If done too hard or for too long you can experience a loss of oxygen to the brain. This is what caused your light-headedness. You could actually die from this if done for a prolonged period of time.

Blood being stopped up behind your poop is unlikely unless you are bleeding internally. Hemorrhoids and fissures don't usually bleed enough to cause any real health problems.

Thanks for asking Motherload!

Motherload is a Certified Nurse Assistant as well as an IBS sufferer, which means she knows a lot about poop. Got a question for her? Ask it here.

SamDamnit (1191) -- 09.26.2006

I think this case calls for the RONCO Inside The Egg Scrambler. Just stick that sucker in to your poop chute, and turn it on. It will whip that turd in to a frothy cream that just slides out of your poop chute.
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healthy 1 (1421) -- 09.26.2006

Youj can also use a laxative but, don't mak qa habit of laxatives, as your body can become dependant on them. I would listen to ML, and try more water, roughage, and suppositories. I would see a doctor about the rectal bleeding. You might have hemmorhoids.
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Great comment!
Anonymous Coward (not verified) -- 09.26.2006

Sam, I believe you could actually market that. "Make your own frothy ass treats at home just like a professional, but at a fraction of the cost!"

Anal About Poop (238) -- 09.26.2006

More fruit, more fiber, more H2O and maybe a jog around the block and you'll be blowing your colon in no time. Trust me. I know.

daphne (3325) -- 09.27.2006

He never mentioned his diet. I, too, wonder what's on the menu. Probably alot of processed foods, or the guy doesn't drink enough water.


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Double Flush (582) -- 09.27.2006

I've been eating the same as usual, and I haven't pooped in 3 days. I'm about ready to sit and strain (yes i know its wrong to) until i get something.

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Damnit, someone stole my signature!

daphne (3325) -- 09.27.2006

I cannot tell you guys enough to get some Fleet Glycerine Suppositories. Not only are they fairly cheap, they work wonders. They saved my daughter when she was younger and was so constipated. Give them a try before you end up looking like one of those stress dollheads with the eyes all bugged out and stuff.


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DungDaddy (1364) -- 09.27.2006

If we change "Michael" to "Dave", we can enter this in the How-Dave-Dies contest.

Betty Poop (29) -- 09.27.2006

dungdaddy you're my hero.
i really don't understand how people can go so long without pooping! don't you start to worry???

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poop poop eee doop!

freddy krueger 16 (31) -- 12.23.2006

Sorry to offend anyone who doesn't necessarily want to hear about this, but this is a place to talk about personal experiences, so I'm just sharing mine.

My rather odd pooping time is right before I go to bed, in my bedroom toilet. I take my pants off and drop my boxers to relaxingly wait for nature to take its course, which can last for a while before my bowels start moving. I was sitting there flipping through Reader's Digest, when this painful knob poked its head out of my ass. I decided to push, already knowing that it was never a good idea. I cringed in pain, and it felt like I trying to pass a fucking SLEDGEHAMMER. After a minute of pushing, the blockage cleared and the dump gradually made further progress to the bottom of the bowl. Just what Michael W was talking about in the original post, the dump was almost out of my ass when it hit another buttplug. The straining had made the inside of my rectum sore, so I gave the fuck up and rested my head on my knees to wait for the rest to fall out. Two squeaky farts escaped around the poo hanging there, but that obviously didn't help. I gave one final push, and the poop slowly kept coming, and finally hit the water. When I looked in the bowl, I didn't know how the hell I was ever going to flush it. But I was lucky in that aspect, and it barely flushed itself away before skidding the hell out of the bottom of that bowl. I wiped and went to bed exhausted, but cleansed.

I'm sure we've all had constipation problems in the past, but mine wasn't half as bad as some of the horror stories I've read on poopreport. Anyway, I sympathesize with all of you that have this problem. As someone suggested, fiber, water, and fruit are good ways to avoid this type of problem. And being a shameful shitter, I can't always empty my bowels whenever I have the urge, so naturally I run into some problems. But I just hope that Michael W never has to go through anything like that again. Sounded far scarier than any horror movie! Anyway, good luck to you all.

fred kruga!

Anonymous Coward (not verified) -- 01.06.2008

you are not going to die from pushing your poop out.. oh my gosh. you'll be fine..you'll get lightheaded but thats it..

poopcrayon (69) -- 01.06.2008

drink smooth move tea if you're feeling backed up.


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Pooped Out... (not verified) -- 02.09.2008

As we get older our digestion slows and we become more susceptible to the harms of refined & processed foods, not drinking enought liquids, improper food combining and so on. Yep...only temporarily should you use any stimulants to help you move your bowels. A stimulant or stool softeners are short term. THEN...you better learn as much as you can about diet!! Its NOT JUST about 'drinking more water, increasing fiber, eating more fruits & excercise' like so many are saying. Its what you dont do that counts also. Constipation can be many things including some serious conditions. BUT...in general and for most people proper food combining is a key. Stop mixing Protein (from meat) with Carbs..that is the SAD!!! Standard American Diet and that is why there are so many health problems. Dont take my word for it. Do a google search and look about 100's of articles about "Food Combining". I finally did this along with more water, fiber, excercise, fruits/vegetables etc. My constipation is gone after 20 years listening to the experts giving half assed/pooped answers. Honestly, not learning the aspects of what causes constipation will literraly poop you out...or should we say in. Good luck all.

prarie doggin (1555) -- 02.09.2008

Michael, I think the obvious is being overlooked here. As long as you are going to ram your finger up your ass, why not slather some vaseline on it first. Those turds just need some lube.

my comment (not verified) -- 05.03.2008

What a site and no better to explain my problmem.

I get back logged and can't poo not even if i push

I have done as many others have, and tried to work it out with my finger but when i did I found found a type of cavity area in between where my poop comes from and my butt hole and there is usually left over poo staying in there and not emptying.

So what i think is happening is, im having a poo but the exit end for my poo is to far up and away from actual ass hole and i can't push with out the poo expanding into this area so it doesnt actually come out and stays and compacts and i usually have poo protrouding when i wipe.

I can not physically push poo out I havent been able to for a year or more, the only way to get the poo out of the pocket is with finger or to push from the front area of my butt hole i can feel the poo filing up the cavity.

i do however have a straight through poo if very loose but still there must be remians left in teh cavity

like others i have blood on my finger but Ive never worried about it as its not continues or even in my poo ( when its out!)

fartqueen (54) -- 05.03.2008

OH HEAVENS! OMG no don't strain when going poopie....jeezzz if its that hard and that much work2get this sucker outta ya try later and if that isn't an option well ya better get ur buttooty too a Dr and find out whats up w/your colon....I hope you'll have great success in ur future bowel movements! ;)

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