Residue after bowel movement

@kamommy I don’t think there are any functional doctors in Canada. Health insurance is government run.

I live in Mexico. The situation is somewhat different. Most private doctors accept most insurance. They know most of their patients could not pay out of pocket.

I don't know that there are functional doctors in Mexico.

Yes I do. I have to be careful not to clog the toilet. I don’t know if it’s good or bad

Hate to say this however, I wipe downwards and use my TP wrapped thumb and when I locate the rectum I rub into it a little bit to remove and residue. Then I take a new wad of TP and start a wipe upwards from the rectum and use a TP wrapped index finger and press into the rectum a little bit as I wipe upwards. It helps removing and hidden soft stuff. I might have to do this a couple times. But, only used around 6 to.8 sheets of paper at a time.

nazleer @nazleer
I have been having soft uncontrolled bowel movements for several months now following successful treatment for esophageal cancer, kidney cancer, and thyroid cancer over the past 2 years. Today I saw a gastro doc who has recommended I have an Anorectal Manometry test which measures strength of muscles that control bowel movements. I have been wearing Depends to catch uncontrolled releases. Following this test I understand there are exercises which may help, and if not there are medications and also surgery options. I'd like to know if others have done any of these options?
Don

Bob
I do the same.
Don

It's a real pain. I know. When I have it soft or too wet of issues, I take a half does of an OTC stool hardener right afterwords. I get the generic version for better price. I have had 2 organ transplants over the past 24 years so I have experienced some annoying issues that took a bit to control. If I were you, talk to a Gastrointestinal Doctor. I had a Heptologist who works in the Transplant area. A Hep doc is a Gast doc but deals with livers and transplants.

Digestive enzymes/pancreatic enzymes at mealtime are very helpful, especially if there is much fat in the meal.

Have you entertained the notion of installing a bidet on your toilet?
https://a.co/d/5OridOZ

I’ve thought about it. Wouldn’t help at work, friends homes, restaurants, traveling, etc. though.