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Complication Of Fecal Impaction

Health Encyclopedia: Fecal Impaction

Alternative Names

Impaction of the bowels

Treatment

Treatment of a fecal impaction involves removal of the impacted stool, as well as measures to prevent constipation and more fecal impactions.

MEDICATIONS:

Medications may be used to prevent further development of a fecal impaction. Stool softeners such as docusate may be recommended to aid in the passage of soft, formed stools. Additionally, bulk fiber laxatives such as Metamucil may be used to add fluid a...

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