Why do I always feel like my bowel movements are not clean?

When you get up to go to the bathroom

I thought it was a refreshing release.

As a result, I always feel sticky and greasy.

It seemed that I didn't pull it out completely, so I used all my strength again

But still can't pull it out...

Feces are waste products produced by human metabolism, and defecation can help the body remove these waste products. Timely and regular defecation is very important. If there is a problem with defecation, it is not only not good for your health, but also can cause skin and other related problems.

But for some people, every time they defecate, they have a feeling of "not being satisfied". Why does this happen?

Today we will study:

Why do I always have a feeling that I haven’t finished pooping?

How to pull "cleanly and neatly"?

What else should we pay attention to regarding defecation?

Incomplete bowel movement

The stool is not completely defecate, and it seems that it cannot be wiped clean... This feeling of "not finishing the stool" may be a warning sent by the body:

1. Hemorrhoids

When you have hemorrhoids, especially mixed hemorrhoids, you will feel a sense of anus falling . After going to the toilet, it is not easy to wipe it clean with paper, which will give people the illusion that defecation is incomplete.

2. Improper diet

If you eat too much spicy food or drink too much alcohol, your anus may become congested and swollen, making you feel the urge to defecate.

3. Colorectal disease

If you feel that your bowel movements are not complete or the frequency of bowel movements increases, or if you have blood in your stool, you may have a colorectal tumor . You must be alert and seek medical attention immediately.

4. Constipation

There are many types of constipation. As long as defecation is persistently difficult, the frequency is small, or there is a feeling of incomplete defecation, regardless of whether the stool is dry or loose, it is considered constipation.

5. Rectal prolapse

A disease in which the rectal mucosa, anal canal, the entire rectum and part of the sigmoid colon shift downward and protrude from the anus . In the early stage, the lump only protrudes from the anus during defecation and retracts automatically after defecation. As the disease progresses, the anal sphincter relaxes and needs to be repositioned by hand, accompanied by incomplete defecation and a feeling of falling.

6. Irritable Bowel Syndrome

The two most common symptoms of excessive bowel movement or spasm are abdominal pain and diarrhea. During defecation, patients often experience symptoms such as difficulty in defecation, a feeling of incomplete defecation, or urgency.

7. Gynecological diseases

If you feel discomfort when urinating or defecating, including pressure, frequent urination, persistent urge to defecate after defecation, heaviness in the anal area, incomplete defecation, etc., you are advised to seek medical attention.

How to keep your bowel movements regular

How can we get rid of the toilet experience where it seems that we have finished defecating, but with another effort, we can defecate again?

1. Maintain correct posture

We have explained in detail which posture is more conducive to defecation in the article Is your "squatting posture" correct? It turns out that you have been squatting wrong for so many years!

The most correct defecation posture should be that the legs form a 35-degree angle with the body. Even if you sit on the toilet, you can still have a smooth defecation, and a small stool is enough.

2. Develop bowel habits

Try to develop a habit of defecating once a day. Even if you don't feel like it, you should go to the toilet regularly to form a conditioned reflex.

It is best to set a fixed time and place, go on time, allow the intestines to develop a fixed peristaltic rhythm, and do it on time every day.

3. Avoid holding your bowels

If you often suppress the urge to defecate, the sensitivity of the rectum to fecal stimulation will decrease or disappear, so go to the toilet immediately when you feel the urge to defecate, otherwise the intestines will no longer obey you over time.

4. Eat a healthy diet

The nutrition of meat and vegetables should be balanced, and eat more fresh vegetables, fruits, beans and other foods rich in vitamins and fiber.

5. Exercise appropriately

Try to avoid sitting or standing for long periods of time, and participate in appropriate physical exercise to enhance colon vitality and promote intestinal peristalsis.

Tips on defecation

1. How long does it take to have a bowel movement?

Due to the differences in eating habits, age and health of each person, the time of "squatting" also varies. It is normal to spend about 5 minutes each time. If you have constipation or diarrhea, the time may be extended appropriately, but it will not exceed 15 minutes at most .

Squatting for too long can cause numbness in the lower limbs due to poor blood circulation and lack of oxygen. In severe cases, it can even increase abdominal pressure, causing poor venous return, leading to dilation of the superior rectal vein, loose closure of the venous group, and thinning and bulging of the venous plexus wall, which can easily form hemorrhoids in the long run .

In addition, the timing of defecation should also be grasped. It is best to do it once in the morning and once in the evening. After getting up in the morning and drinking water, the stomach and intestines begin to move. At this time, "squatting in the toilet" can expel the old stool, which is helpful for gastrointestinal health; "squatting in the toilet" once before going to bed at night can prevent some toxins in the body from accumulating in the body, and you can sleep more comfortably.

2. What problems can the color and shape of stool reflect?

Generally, stool is light yellow or light brown. The depth of stool color is mainly determined by the content of urobilinogen in it. The higher the content of pigment, the darker the color, and vice versa. The color of stool is related to the type of food. The color is darker when eating more meat, and lighter when eating mainly vegetarian food.

Therefore, even for healthy people, the color of stool is not fixed . When suffering from disease, stool is even more colorful. The change of color can provide a lot of valuable information and help us identify diseases.

• Sauce-colored stool

Soybean-colored stool is characteristic of amoebic dysentery and necrotizing enteritis. It should be noted that eating a lot of chocolate, bean paste, etc. can also cause soybean-colored stool.

• Green stool

Green stools should be considered to be caused by bile fistula in the gastrointestinal tract. The so-called bile fistula refers to bile entering the intestines through an abnormal pathway, and the green color is caused by bile. It should be noted that eating a lot of green leafy vegetables can also cause green stools.

• Red stool

Red stool is common in hemorrhoids, dysentery, colon polyps, ulcerative colitis, colon cancer, ischemic bowel disease, etc., indicating that the lesion is located in the lower part of the colon. However, when cirrhosis and ulcers have severe bleeding, bright red or even bloody stools may also be discharged. When consuming large amounts of watermelon, tomatoes, and red peppers, the stool may also be light pink.

• Black stools

If you have black stools, you may have a serious disease that causes gastrointestinal bleeding. In this case, blood is mixed with the stool and the color changes from red to black before it is excreted. You must see a doctor immediately.