I think it's possible I might have a small stricture, but how I would know for sure? I feel like I'm straining more than I was right after the take-down surgery 4.5 weeks ago. This has been going on for about a week. Also, I'm not having gas pain/cramps, but it is a bit uncomfortable right at the anus when I have to hold the urge to pass gas or use the restroom. I had that issue right after take-down, it got better, but it's back again.
Also, I don't think I ate anything new or differently in the last day or two, but last night and today my GI has been much more volatile and active, and I've had diarrhea. It's kind of like I have UC again, but much less intense than UC. My belly hasn't grumbled or been bloated like this since I had UC though. I've tried gas-x, pepto, and immodium without much relief today, and I have had relief with those meds until today.
The last time I went to the restroom I had just a tiny bit of blood when I wiped clean. I can't tell if it's because I had to use the restroom significantly more today than usual, and was away from home so didn't have wet wipes and had to use harsher TP, or if it has something to do with the possible stricture or increase in trips to the restroom.
Overall I'm feeling fine, but last night and today have definitely been different, and it dawned on me I've probably been straining more than I should this past week.
Any thoughts? Also, if it is a stricture, do I have to go to my surgeon for dilation, or can I do it myself?
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