Why does poop get stuck halfway out? Discover the common causes, including constipation and impacted stool, as well as home remedies and medical treatments to address this issue.

Understanding Poop Getting Stuck Halfway

A stool that gets stuck halfway out can be a sign of constipation or fecal impaction. Although an awkward and uncomfortable experience, it is not always a medical emergency. Poop getting stuck halfway out can have various causes, ranging from lifestyle and dietary factors to underlying medical conditions. Understanding the potential reasons behind this issue is the first step in finding an effective solution.

Causes of Poop Getting Stuck Halfway

Constipation

Constipation is a common culprit when it comes to poop getting stuck halfway. Constipation refers to passing fewer than three bowel movements a week or having difficulty fully passing stool. Symptoms include hard, dry stools, straining, and a feeling of incomplete bowel evacuation. Constipation can be chronic or infrequent, and it can slow down the movement of stool, causing it to get stuck halfway out.

Impacted Stool

Impacted stool, also known as fecal impaction, is a more serious condition that can also lead to poop getting stuck halfway out. Impacted stool is a result of prolonged constipation, which blocks stools in the rectum. In addition to poop getting stuck, signs of fecal impaction include abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and thin or bloody stools. Impacted stool is a more serious condition that may require medical intervention.

Other Medical Conditions

Certain gastrointestinal conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome, Hirschsprung’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, inflammatory bowel conditions, and hypothyroidism, can also have constipation as a symptom. If left untreated, these conditions can contribute to impacted stool and poop getting stuck halfway out.

Lifestyle and Dietary Factors

Lifestyle habits, such as a sedentary lifestyle and a low-fiber diet, can also cause constipation and lead to poop getting stuck halfway out. Pregnancy is another factor, as the increase in the hormone progesterone can relax the body’s muscles, slowing down the movement of stools through the intestinal tract.

Home Remedies and Medical Treatments

Home Remedies

For mild cases of poop getting stuck halfway, home remedies can often provide relief. Increasing fiber intake by eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can help soften stools and make them easier to pass. Additionally, increasing water intake and physical activity can stimulate intestinal movement and facilitate the passage of stools.

Over-the-Counter Medications

If home remedies do not provide relief within a few days, over-the-counter (OTC) medications such as laxatives, stool softeners, or enemas may help. However, it is important to use these medications as directed by a healthcare professional and for no more than 2 weeks, as overuse can worsen constipation.

Medical Treatments

For chronic constipation or underlying medical conditions, a healthcare provider may prescribe prescription medications to regulate bowel activity. In cases of fecal impaction, a healthcare provider may recommend a suppository or enema to soften the stool, or even a colonoscopy to check for any blockages in the colon that may require surgical intervention.

What Not to Do

When dealing with poop that’s stuck halfway out, it’s important to avoid worsening the situation. Digging the stool out with your fingers or attempting to remove it manually can cause further injury and should be avoided. Instead, seek medical attention if home remedies and OTC medications do not provide relief within a reasonable timeframe.

Seeking Medical Help

While poop getting stuck halfway out is often not a medical emergency, certain signs may indicate the need for immediate medical attention. These include severe abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, thin or bloody stools, and an inability to pass any stool. In such cases, it’s important to seek medical help promptly to address the underlying issue and prevent potential complications.

Conclusion

Poop getting stuck halfway out can be an uncomfortable and frustrating experience, but it’s not always a medical emergency. Understanding the common causes, such as constipation and impacted stool, as well as the available home remedies and medical treatments, can help you find the right solution to address this issue. Remember to seek medical attention if home remedies don’t provide relief or if you experience any concerning symptoms. By addressing the underlying cause, you can find lasting relief and prevent future episodes of poop getting stuck halfway out.

What to Do, Causes, Getting Help

A stool that gets stuck halfway out can be a sign of constipation or fecal impaction. Walking around, drinking water, or taking a laxative can often help you pass a hard stool. But some signs can point to a medical emergency.

Squirming to pass a stool is anything but pleasant. You feel the urge to go, yet nothing comes. Or the poop makes its way to the opening of your anus, but gets stuck halfway out.

This happens to a lot of people. It’s even common in babies as they switch from a liquid diet to solid foods.

Impacted stool can cause poop to get stuck. But having your poop stuck halfway out doesn’t always point to impaction. Every day constipation is another possible culprit.

Poop stuck halfway out your anal canal is an awkward feeling, but it isn’t necessarily an emergency. Some causes might require medical treatment, while others will resolve with home remedies.

Common causes of your poop stuck halfway out include:

Constipation

Constipation refers to passing fewer than three bowel movements a week or having difficulty fully passing stool. Symptoms include:

• hard, dry stools
• straining
• feeling that you haven’t emptied your rectum fully

Constipation can be chronic or infrequent, but is typically not a medical emergency. The only exception is when a blockage causes constipation, leading to impaction. This might include an intestinal blockage caused by:

• colon cancer
• rectal cancer
• another condition affecting your digestive tract

Since constipation causes stools to move at a slower pace, poop can get stuck halfway out.

Impacted stool

Impacted stool can also cause poop to get stuck. Also known as fecal impaction, this condition causes dry, hard stools too. It often results from prolonged constipation, which blocks stools in your rectum.

Impacted stool is a more serious condition. In fact, although extremely rare, it can be life threatening if left untreated and lead to a colon obstruction. Other signs of fecal impaction include:

• abdominal pain
• bloating
• diarrhea
• thin and bloody stools

Other medical conditions

Keep in mind that some gastrointestinal conditions have constipation as a symptom. If left untreated, these can also lead to impacted stool. Impaction might occur if you have:

• irritable bowel syndrome
• Hirschsprung’s disease
• Parkison’s disease
• inflammatory bowel conditions
• hypothyroidism
• nerve injury

Lifestyle and diet

Lifestyle habits can contribute to poop getting stuck halfway out. Some dietary and daily habits can cause constipation, such as a sedentary lifestyle and eating a low fiber diet.

Not drinking enough water also causes stools to become dry and hard, potentially causing poop to get stuck halfway out.

You can blame this discomfort on shifting hormones during pregnancy. An increase in the hormone progesterone relaxes your body’s muscles, causing stools to move slower through your intestinal tract.

The increase in progesterone often leads to constipation in pregnancy, causing poop to become stuck. Other causes also include:

• being less active while pregnant
• not drinking enough water
• eating too little fiber

During the first several months of life, a baby eats a liquid diet before transitioning to solid foods.

Sometimes, the transition from liquid to solids is a shock to their systems. And as a result, their poop becomes hard and dry until they adjust.

Home remedies and medical treatment can relieve poop that’s stuck halfway out. Possible solutions include:

Home remedies

Oftentimes, the condition is dry, hard stools, and not a medical emergency. Start by increasing your fiber intake, which makes it easier to pass tools. This includes eating more:

• fruits
• vegetables
• whole grains

You can also increase your water intake to keep stools soft, as well as increase physical activity. Exercise stimulates intestinal movement, making it easier to pass stools.

Over-the-counter medications

If you experience constipation, it might take a few days for home remedies to take effect. But the following over-the-counter medications (OTC) may relieve symptoms:

• suppositories
• enemas
• laxatives or stool softeners

Use laxatives as directed by your doctor, and for no more than 2 weeks. Overuse can worsen constipation.

Medical treatment and prescription medications

For chronic constipation, talk with a doctor about prescription drugs to regulate bowel activity. If you have an underlying gastrointestinal condition, treating it can help relieve constipation.

If prolonged constipation causes fecal impaction, a doctor may prescribe or recommend a suppository or enema to soften any stool present in your rectum.

Your doctor might even recommend a colonoscopy to look for possible blockages in your colon. If that’s the case, you might need surgery to remove the blockage.

If you have poop that’s stuck halfway out, avoid worsening the situation. Here’s what not to do:

Digging the stool out with your fingers

When your stool is stuck halfway out, manually removing it from your rectum might seem like a simple solution. But don’t insert your finger in the rectum.

Digging out the stool can damage the soft tissue at the opening of your anus, resulting in anal tears and bleeding. Only a doctor should manually remove poop from the rectum.

Forcing it out

You might feel the urge to strain and force the stool out. However, straining to empty your rectum can cause other conditions like hemorrhoids and anal fissures. These can cause bleeding and rectal pain.

If you have poop stuck halfway out, be patient. Start with home remedies like:

• moving around
• drinking water
• taking OTC suppositories or enemas
• increasing your fiber

For constipation, you can also take a laxative or stool softener.

Poop stuck halfway out isn’t usually a medical emergency. But it may be an emergency in the case of a severe fecal impaction.

Medical emergency

If waste can’t leave your body, you may develop:

• severe abdominal pain
• vomiting
• headache
• rapid heart rate
• dehydration
• fever
• confusion

Call 911 and go to the nearest emergency room if you develop any of these symptoms.

Poop stuck halfway out due to constipation is mostly uncomfortable and there’s a low risk of complications. In the case of fecal impaction, possible complications include:

• bowel ulceration
• hemorrhoids
• peritonitis (infection of your gastrointestinal system)
• low blood pressure
• loss of consciousness
• chills
• dizziness
• rapid heart rate

Here’s a look at several ways to prevent poop from getting stuck halfway out.

Constipation

To prevent constipation, increase your intake of fiber-rich foods. These include:

• fruits
• vegetables
• whole grains

You can also increase your fiber by taking a supplement.

Other ways to prevent constipation include increasing your fluid intake and being physically active on a regular basis.

Impacted stool

Impacted stool occurs after prolonged constipation or a blockage in your rectum. Take steps to keep bowel activity regular and avoid impaction. Call a doctor if your constipation does not improve.

A doctor can also determine whether you have an underlying health condition that causes constipation or a blockage. Treating the underlying condition helps restore bowel activity.

Having poop stuck halfway out can feel uncomfortable and embarrassing to talk about. But this condition happens to many people.

Oftentimes, poop that’s stuck is a simple fix. If it’s due to stool impaction, though, connect with a doctor to avoid serious complications.

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What is fecal impaction?

Fecal impaction (FI) is a serious condition in which a hardened stool gets stuck in the large intestine (colon), often resulting in the inability to pass stool. It often happens in people who have chronic constipation issues.

Treatment involves clearing out the stool mass. Without prompt treatment, FI can lead to intestinal wall ulcerations or perforations (holes in the intestinal wall) and even life-threatening infections and death.

FI can affect anyone but is more common in children, the elderly, people with reduced mobility (paralyzed or confined to bed), patients in long-term care facilities, or patients with severe neuropsychiatric disorders.

If you have not been able to pass stool for at least 4 days, you should seek urgent medical attention.

Most common symptoms

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Many people with fecal impaction still pass stool. In these cases it’s mostly liquid stool, and the stool generally passes around the impacted fecal matter in the intestines. —Dr. Adam Pont

Symptoms may depend on where the stool mass is located. You may have abdominal pain and your abdomen may be swollen. You may be able to feel a hard mass (the hardened stool) in your lower abdomen if you press it with your hand. If the hard stool is close to your anus, you may be able to feel the hard stool if you insert your finger inside.

You might be nauseous or even vomit. In other cases, liquid stool can get past the hardened stool mass causing liquid diarrhea or even incontinence (inability to control bowel movements).

Main symptoms

• Inability to pass stool for at least 4 days.
• After 4 (or more) days of not being able to pass stool, sudden liquid diarrhea, possibly with trouble controlling bowels.
• Abdominal pain.
• Swollen abdomen.
• Hard mass in the abdomen that you can feel when pressing down.
• Hard mass of stool in the rectum that you can feel when sticking a finger in your anus.

Other symptoms you may have

• Nausea and vomiting.
• Rectal bleeding.
• Fever, chills, lightheadedness/dizziness, or sudden extreme worsening of abdominal pain. (These symptoms might happen if the mass pokes a hole in your intestinal wall.)
• Agitation or confusion, especially in the elderly or those who can’t describe symptoms.

Is impacted stool an emergency?

It’s almost always an urgent situation. If you have not been able to pass any stool for at least 4 days (not including sudden development of uncontrollable liquid diarrhea), you should go to the ER for further evaluation and treatment.

However, if you also have severe “alarm” symptoms, you should call 911. These severe symptoms include:

• Sudden, severe abdominal pain
• Rectal bleeding
• Difficulty breathing
• New lightheadedness/dizziness, especially when standing up or sitting up

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Causes of fecal impaction

Fecal impaction is often caused by untreated chronic constipation. As you get constipated, stool may start to collect in the colon. Because the colon takes water and salts out of stool, this stool collection may harden. This can disrupt the normal movements of the colon that push stool through, causing more stool to get stuck and potentially causing an obstruction.

Your colon can stretch to accommodate a large amount of stool. However, there comes a point when the mass of stool is too large to pass. Sometimes liquid stool will work its way around the mass. Stool pressing on the intestinal wall also causes inflammation that may cause liquid secretion by intestinal wall tissue. This looks like watery diarrhea.

In extreme cases, the stool mass may injure the intestinal wall, causing bleeding, or breaking through it (perforation). These situations can be life-threatening and require emergency care.

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I have seen patients with a mass of impacted fecal matter larger than a full-term fetus, and we were successful in significantly reducing the mass with only oral laxatives and enemas. —Dr. Pont

Treatment for fecal impaction

Once FI is confirmed by your doctor (usually after a series of X rays or an abdominal CT scan), they will confirm that you are not bleeding from your colon and do not have a hole in your colon (perforation). Treatment involves disimpaction (breaking up the stool mass) and then evacuation (removing the stool mass).

Manual disimpaction

If the stool is in your rectum (the part of your large intestine right inside the anus), your doctor will try to take it out manually. They will insert a lubricated, gloved finger into your anus to break up the mass.

Enema and laxatives

The next step may be to evacuate the stool with a combination of enemas and oral laxatives. An enema is an injection of fluid into the rectum. Rectal enemas are usually given first.

That is followed by an oral laxative (usually polyethylene glycol). How long this takes depends on the size of the stool mass.

Colonoscopy

If these methods are unsuccessful (for instance, if the impacted stool is beyond the reach of an inserted finger), the doctor (a gastroenterologist) may do a colonoscopy to look for the cause of the blockage. This is when a thin tube with a light and a lens at the end is inserted through the anus to examine the colon. If the stool blockage is found, the doctor may use the colonoscope to attempt to dislodge the stool blockage. A colonoscopy is generally done under sedation in a hospital.

Surgery

If manual (or colonoscope-assisted) disimpaction is successful, surgery is usually not required. Surgery is usually only needed if the impacted stool has caused a perforation (hole) in your intestine.

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Follow up

When the impacted stool is completely cleared out, your doctor may start you on a laxative regimen to prevent constipation and another impaction. They may also suggest further testing or procedures to look for underlying conditions. If you are taking a medication (such as opioid painkillers) that causes constipation, you may need to stop taking it or adjust the dose.

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Risk factors

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Almost every patient I have seen with fecal impaction has been in some way mentally incapacitated—usually by dementia. Most of my advice is more likely to be something that I’m telling a family member or health care proxy. —Dr. Pont

Underlying constipation can lead to FI. People most at risk include:

• Elderly
• Children
• People with certain neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis or Parkinson’s disease
• People with severe psychiatric illness
• Residents of long-term care facilities
• People with spinal cord injuries or limited mobility.
• People with abnormal gut anatomy or who have had surgery on the colon or anus.
• People taking certain medications, like opioid painkillers
• Having a very low-fiber diet or dehydration may increase the risk.
• People with metabolic disease such as hypothyroidism

Fecal impaction in children

Chronic constipation is common in children and they are also at risk of FI. Risk factors in children include:

• Stool withholding behavior (consciously holding in stool for reasons including being afraid or unwilling to poop in certain situations).
• Low-fiber diet.
• Abnormalities of the anus.
• Hirschsprung’s disease—a congenital neuromuscular disease that affects the colon and causes problems passing stool.
• Spinal cord injuries.
• Certain medications.

Children with fecal impaction are usually treated with oral laxatives, enemas, or suppositories.

Preventative tips

The best way to prevent fecal impaction is to recognize and treat constipation symptoms. This includes being aware of your medications can cause constipation, and talking with your doctor if you begin to notice constipation symptoms. Increasing fiber intake and drinking plenty of water may help prevent FI recurrences.

Adam Pont, MD, PhD.

Gastroenterology Fellow, New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia

Dr. Pont is currently a fellow in Gastroenterology at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia, where he also completed his residency in Internal Medicine. Dr. Pont received his medical degree and PhD at the New York University School of Medicine. He earned his BS in Biological Systems Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

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What to do if you or your child’s feces are half stuck – Drink-Drink

Squirming during a bowel movement is not at all pleasant. You feel the urge to leave, but nothing happens. Or poop makes its way to the opening of your anus, but gets stuck halfway.

This happens to many people. This is common even in infants when they switch from a liquid diet to solid foods.

Damaged stool can cause poop to get stuck. But the fact that your poop is half stuck doesn’t always indicate an infection. Daily constipation is another possible culprit.

What causes your poop to get partially stuck in the anus?

Poop stuck halfway in your anal canal is embarrassing, but it’s not necessarily an emergency. Some causes may require medical treatment, while others can be treated with home remedies.

Common reasons why your poop is half stuck include:

Constipation

Constipation refers to fewer than three bowel movements per week or difficulty having a full bowel movement. Symptoms include:

• hard, dry stools
• straining
• feeling like you haven’t completely emptied your rectum

Constipation may be chronic or rare, but is usually not a medical emergency. The only exception is when the blockage causes constipation resulting in a blockage. This may include intestinal blockage caused by:

• colon cancer
• rectal cancer
• other condition affecting the digestive tract

Because constipation makes the stool move slower, feces can get stuck halfway through.

Stuck stool

Stuck stool can also cause stool to get stuck. This condition, also known as fecal blockage, also causes dry and hard stools. This is often the result of long-term constipation that blocks stool in the rectum.

Difficulty stool is a more serious condition. In fact, although extremely rare, it can be life-threatening if left untreated and lead to colon obstruction. Other signs of fecal blockage include:

• abdominal pain
• bloating
• diarrhea
• loose and bloody stools

Other medical conditions

symptom. If left untreated, it can also lead to impaired stools. Exposure may occur if you have:

• irritable bowel syndrome
• Hirschsprung disease
• Parkinson’s disease
• inflammatory bowel disease
• hypothyroidism
• nerve damage

Lifestyle and diet

Lifestyle habits can cause poop to get stuck halfway through. Certain dietary and daily habits can cause constipation, such as a sedentary lifestyle and a low-fiber diet.

Lack of water also causes the stool to become dry and hard, which can cause poop to become half stuck.

What can cause poop to get stuck halfway in the anus during pregnancy?

You can blame this discomfort on the shift in hormones during pregnancy. An increase in the hormone progesterone relaxes the muscles in your body, causing stool to move more slowly through the intestinal tract.

Elevated progesterone often leads to constipation during pregnancy, resulting in stool retention. Other reasons also include:

• being less active during pregnancy
• not drinking enough water
• eating too little fiber

Why do baby poop get stuck halfway?

During the first few months of life, the baby is fed liquid food before switching to solid food.

Sometimes the transition from liquid to solid is a shock to their systems. And as a result, their poop becomes hard and dry until they adjust.

What to do when this happens?

Home remedies and medications can help get rid of half-stuck poop. Possible solutions include:

Home remedies

Often the condition is dry, hard stools and is not a medical emergency. Start by increasing your fiber intake, which will make it easier for the tools to pass. This includes eating more food:

• fruits
• vegetables
• whole grains

You can also increase your water intake to keep stools soft and also increase physical activity. Exercise stimulates intestinal motility, making bowel movements easier.

Over-the-counter medicines

If you are constipated, it may take several days for home remedies to work. But the following over-the-counter (OTC) medicines may relieve symptoms:

• suppositories
• enemas
• laxatives or stool softeners

Use laxatives as directed by your doctor and for no longer than 2 weeks. Excessive consumption can aggravate constipation.

Medication and prescription drugs

If you have chronic constipation, talk to your doctor about prescription medicines to regulate your bowels. If you have an underlying gastrointestinal condition, treating it can help relieve constipation.

If prolonged constipation is causing stool blockage, a doctor may prescribe or recommend a suppository or enema to loosen any stool present in the rectum.

Your doctor may even recommend a colonoscopy to look for possible blockages in the colon. In this case, you may need surgery to clear the blockage.

What to avoid when you’re in this predicament

If you have poop that’s halfway stuck, don’t make it worse. Here’s what not to do:

Digging out stool with your fingers

When your stool is halfway stuck, removing it from your rectum by hand may seem like an easy solution. But do not insert your finger into the rectum.

Digging up stool can damage the soft tissue around the anus, leading to anal tearing and bleeding. Only a doctor should remove excrement from the rectum manually.

Push up

You may feel the urge to push up and push out the stool. However, straining to empty the rectum can cause other ailments such as hemorrhoids and anal fissures. This can cause bleeding and rectal pain.

When to call the doctor if you have poop stuck in your bottom

If you have half a poop stuck in your butt, be patient. Start with home remedies such as:

• move around
• drinking water
• taking over-the-counter suppositories or enemas
• increasing fiber

You can also take a laxative or stool softener for constipation.

Poop stuck in half is not usually a medical emergency. But this can be an emergency in case of severe fecal contamination.

Emergency Medical Services

If waste cannot leave your body, you may develop:

• severe abdominal pain
• vomiting
• headache
• palpitations
• dehydration
• fever
• confusion

9 0002 Call 911 and go to the nearest emergency room if you have any of these symptoms.

Risk and complications of poop getting stuck halfway

Poop stuck half way due to constipation is mostly uncomfortable and the risk of complications is low. In case of faecal contamination, the following complications are possible:

• ulceration of the intestine
• hemorrhoids
• peritonitis (infection of the gastrointestinal tract)
• low blood pressure
• loss of consciousness
• chills
• heads environment
• heart palpitations

How to prevent the causes of stuck poop

Here are some ways prevent poop getting stuck halfway.

Constipation

Increase your intake of fiber-rich foods to prevent constipation. This includes:

• fruits
• vegetables
• whole grains

You can also increase your fiber intake by taking supplements.

Other ways to prevent constipation include increased fluid intake and regular physical activity.

Indented stool

Difficult stool occurs after prolonged constipation or blockage of the rectum. Take steps to keep your bowel active regularly and avoid blockages. Call your doctor if your constipation does not improve.

Your doctor can also determine if you have an underlying condition that causes constipation or blockage. Treatment of the underlying disease helps restore bowel activity.

Conclusion

When a poop gets stuck half way, it can be uncomfortable and embarrassing to talk about it. But this condition happens to many people.

Frequently stuck poop is easy to fix. However, if it is due to blockage of the stool, see a doctor to avoid serious complications.

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Solution 1. Toilet plunger

If you think poop is sticking into the toilet bowl in bulk, wait until your feces clog the toilet bowl! This is not only disgusting, but also bad for the toilet itself.

Your only option is to react before things get worse. After all, you don’t want feces to run back up and ruin your bathroom floor. The first goal is to find out what is causing the problem, and the second step is taken to solve it.

We can help you with both missions, so keep reading to learn about the common causes of fecal clogs and how to get rid of them.

What makes a toilet clogged with faeces

A clog in faeces is not a cause, but a consequence. When toilets become clogged after flushing faeces, there is another problem with the toilet or plumbing system. Here are eight problems that can lead to clogged feces.

It is already partially clogged

The first problem is also the most frequent. Your toilet and drains are probably already partially clogged. When you flush the toilet, the feces can pass through and stick to the trash, forming a larger blockage.

Partial clogging occurs when you throw objects that are not meant to be flushed down the toilet. The list of such items is endless, but common suspects include baby wipes, nails, hair, tampons, hygiene products.

The damage has already been done, but you can prevent future clogging by flushing only urine, feces and toilet paper. Although it degrades, too much toilet paper can also lead to clogging – use it sparingly and your toilet will be safe. Detailed methods for cleaning a clogged toilet bowl.

Flush pipes broken

Each toilet has a flush system that connects to the bottom of the toilet. When you flush the toilet, water enters the drains, carrying the waste along the sewer network. However, old pipes are susceptible to damage due to corrosion and heat.

If there are small holes or cracks in the toilet drain, they will stop working properly and will form piles of debris. Poop quickly sticks to these piles, creating a massive blockage that prevents the normal flow of water in the pipes.

You have a low-flow toilet

Many toilets, especially newer models, have a low-flow system that has difficulty removing waste. The main purpose of low-flow toilets is to save water and be more environmentally friendly, but this can compromise the functionality of your bathroom.

This means that your toilet can’t flush strong enough to push feces down the drain, so some of it always ends up in the pipes. Eventually the toilet becomes clogged and starts to flow backwards.

You can’t technically turn low flow toilets into high flow toilets. But there is one catch, and that is to maximize the flushing power of your toilet. Here are some ways to increase your toilet flush:

• Raise the tank float so that more water enters the tank after rinsing.
• Check the toilet for leaks, as they may reduce the flushing capacity.
• Check the rim jets to make sure they are open or clogged.
• There is not enough water in the tank.

The next problem goes hand in hand with the previous one, so we won’t go into it. When there is not enough water in the tank, it means that the toilet bowl is not filling properly.

In addition to leaks in the tank and floating position, the problem may be in the filling valve. This is a small screw in the tank that regulates the amount of water. Deciding how to adjust the water supply to the toilet tank.

You are not flushing properly

Are you sure you are flushing the toilet correctly? As trite as it sounds, a weak flush can also cause faecal clogging in the toilet. The problem is one of these two options:

You are pressing the flush button too softly so that the water does not come out.
You are only using a half flush, but your toilet requires a full flush to get rid of faeces.
Mineral Scale Buildup
Even if your toilet is very functional, it can still accumulate invisible waste and eventually clog it. This is often a problem in homes with hard water because it is full of mineral deposits.

It builds up slowly, forming stains and wrinkles, preventing debris from entering the toilet drain. In other words, your feces will likely clog the toilet when you try to flush it down the drain.

Vent blocked
Houses connected to the sewer system have vents that balance the atmospheric pressure in the pipes. Thus, the toilet outlet eliminates the vacuum in the pipes after an intensive flush.

However, falling leaves and bird nests can block the vent or clog it somewhere in the pipe. This creates a pressure imbalance preventing the toilet from working properly – the only way to fix this is to go up on the roof and clean out the vent.

Poor water supply

We bet you didn’t expect this! This is unlikely, but sometimes dehydration can lead to clogged stools in the toilet. How will you come?

When you drink enough water, feces are normal and quickly dissolve in water. But things go wrong when you don’t drink enough fluids or diet.

The stool gradually dries out, becoming hard and brittle – ideal conditions for clogging the toilet. This does not mean that this condition is dangerous to your health, but it can prevent the toilet from flushing properly.

My toilet clogs every time I poop! Use 7 Cleaning Tricks
The reasons are clear, but now we need to analyze how to remove the blockage from the toilet. Remember that cleaning the toilet with faeces can get ugly, so you’d better wear rubber gloves and goggles.

Solution 1. Toilet Plunger

The toilet plunger is a useful unclog tool, so you probably already have it in your bathroom or garage. Easy to use – insert the plunger into the toilet bowl and hold firmly.

Pressing the plunger creates pressure on the blockage, which pushes the spent ball further down the drain. If necessary, pump the plunger several times until it generates enough force to break the blockage in your toilet.

Solution 2: Toilet Rope

Toilet Auger, toilet rope, will help you get rid of poop and debris deeper in the drainpipe. You can insert it into the toilet bowl and turn the handle to move the tool forward. Having reached the blockage, the toilet auger drills and removes it.

The good thing about augers is that they also clean the vents. You can climb up to the roof to push the snake through the vent pipe – it will pick up blockages with tree leaves and other debris.

Solution 3: Detergent and hot water

If you don’t like working with pistons and screws, you might want to try something more familiar, like detergent. Use hot water and detergent at the same time – pour them into the toilet and leave for 15 minutes.

This should be enough to decompose the faeces and run out of your plumbing system. However, don’t make the mistake of pouring too much at once because it can overflow. Do it gradually and everything will be fine.

Solution 4: Vinegar and Baking Soda

Baking soda and vinegar may be your next best solution. Take a cup of baking soda and pour it down the toilet. Then add the same amount of white vinegar. The reaction between them is strong enough to unclog a toilet.

Remember again that pouring too much rubbish into a clogged toilet can cause it to overflow. Be careful when cleaning the toilet with vinegar and baking soda so you don’t have to clean the entire bathroom afterwards.

Solution 5: Dish Soap

Dish soap does not have the ability to break down clogs, but it can help you in other ways. If you pour hot water and dish soap into the toilet, you can lubricate the clog and make it slippery.

This can be useful for small and hard blockages that stick to pipes. In such cases, the dishwashing detergent may slide down the drain. The blockage does not dissolve, but exits the sewer pipe.

Solution 6: Commercial cleaners

If you trust commercial cleaners more than your everyday kitchen products, feel free to use them to remove fecal blockages. You can find dozens of high quality cleaners, but make sure they handle clogs well.

We say this because many people buy bleach and Drano to clean their toilets, but these products will only damage the pipes.

Solution 7: Salt Solution

Epsom salt is probably the least effective product on our list, but it can sometimes help you with blockages. Take a cup of Epsom salts and pour it down the toilet, which produces sulfate and sulfuric acid that dissolve feces and debris.

The best thing about cleaning the toilet with salt is that it doesn’t damage the pipes. It is a natural substance that eliminates bad odors, leaving your toilet pipes clean and tidy.

How to prevent faeces clogging the toilet

When you clean the toilet, you should think about prevention. You don’t want to deal with the same mess again, so here’s how to prevent fecal clogging from now on.

The easiest way to prevent clogging is to keep the toilet clean at all times. You should take out the garbage at least once a week – this will prevent the accumulation of toilet waste and the formation of a blockage.

Inspect the toilet for leaks. Toilets can leak in many places, and cracks are not always visible. Your job is to pay attention and look for leaks every day. You can check the operation of the toilet in two ways:

Look for puddles around or behind the toilet – they reveal cracks.
Add food coloring to the container – if it appeared in the container without rinsing, then you have a leak.
Do not flush non-flushable items
Do not flush items that should not go down the drain, such as paper towels and tissues . They will get stuck in your pipes and eventually clog them. The only thing you can flush is human waste and toilet paper.

Moisturize adequately. Finally, you can lighten your stools with adequate hydration. This way, your toilet won’t have to contend with solid feces, so the chance of a clog is quickly reduced.

Conclusion

A clogged toilet is not an ideal scenario for a bathroom, especially if you clog it with feces. The problem mostly occurs when your toilet is already full of trash. But other reasons include low-flow flush systems, broken pipes, etc.

In this post, we discussed seven ways to unclog a toilet after flushing faeces. One of these tricks is sure to help clear your clog, so roll up your sleeves and get to work – it’ll be over in 20 minutes!

Frequently Asked Questions
What to do with a toilet that clogs all the time?
It depends on the cause, but you can probably clean it permanently with a toilet or an auger. Both tools are successful in removing clogs, but you can try other solutions such as dish soap, vinegar, baking soda, cleaners.

Will my toilet clogged with faeces be cleaned?
If your feces are the only thing clogging the toilet, they will probably clear themselves.