Stool is sticky and difficult to wipe clean

The reasons why stools are sticky and difficult to wipe clean may involve dietary factors, gastrointestinal diseases, anorectal diseases, etc. For these reasons, different treatments can be taken.

1. Dietary factors

Excessive intake of high-fat, high-protein or high-viscosity foods, such as fried foods, animal viscera, glutinous rice, etc., may lead to increased fat and protein accumulation in the intestines, making stools sticky and difficult to wipe clean. It can reduce the intake of high-fat, high-protein foods and increase foods rich in dietary fiber, such as celery and coarse grains. Dietary fiber helps to increase stool volume, soften stool, make it easier to discharge and clean.

2. Gastrointestinal diseases such as indigestion

and intestinal flora imbalance may cause food not to be fully absorbed in the intestinal tract, making stools sticky. For indigestion and intestinal flora imbalance, probiotics can be prescribed to restore intestinal flora balance and improve digestive function.

3. Anorectal disease

hemorrhoids patients due to the presence of anal lesions, may lead to unclean stool after wiping. For hemorrhoids requiring surgical treatment of diseases, should seek medical treatment in a timely manner.