I have a hard stool I've felt at the end of my rectum that I cannot pass; first came across this two days ago, and it's been painful to try to get it to pass; Haven't been straining, but when I feel it trying to pass it causes a lot of pain and won't. As of yesterday I've started to take stool softeners and drinking lots water and taking in fruits, vegetables, bran. Any other tips on how to make it pass (I have no problems getting an urge to go, so I haven't taken a laxative, just the stool softener) that isn't an enema, or do I have to resort to that? Thanks in advance for your help.