 [ Symptoms ] i have had sticky poop since before 1990 what causes it and how do i get rid of it is it a health problem  it causes problems when i travel and in my new marriage help [ Disease ] because you have had the issue for so long it is a bit doubtful there is a serious health problem involved what you call sticky stool we in the medical profession might call pasty stool    and that can be a sign of a digestive issue if it is a new symptom poop is not something most people like to discuss so i applaud you for using this forum to ask your question there is nothing wrong with asking a healthcare professional about poop we are experts in it really if your sticky poop is also thin in diameter or what we might call ribbon like  then i would recommend you see a doctor this can be a sign of intestinal blockage since the consistency of your poop has not changed much in 20 years it is likely caused by your diet i am not suggesting you change your diet what i would suggest is consulting a doctor or healthcare provider for suggestions about what the cause of your sticky poop might be that way you can rule out any health concerns and also get some advice about how to deal with this issue wishing you well