my abdomen feels hard and not soft when i palpate it...is that nromal? also why do I have thin (a bit thicker than a pencil) stools and very hard to defecate and not alot per day...almost feel constipated..been almost 2 weeks like that..im on naproxen and detrol..could these be the reason?
Hi. This is not normal to have hard abdomen on self-palpation at all. Naproxen and metro can cause constipation. Hard pencil like stools are indicative of an anal stricture or an anal fissure. The harnesses on the abdomen can be due to xenoliths impacted all over the abdomen in large bowel. I would advise you the following:Get an examination by a General Surgeon, get a clinical diagnosis, get large bowel enema done along with the laxative to be taken in the night. Have site bath. Take probiotics. Avoid all the foods and beverages causing hard stools