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What Is Fecal Impaction

Health Encyclopedia: Fecal Impaction

Alternative Names

Impaction of the bowels

Prevention

Prevention of fecal impaction centers on preventing constipation. Fiber should be added to the diet to promote normal stool. Additionally, the right amount of fluids and exercise may help the formation of normal stool.

Always respond promptly to the urge to defecate.

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Health Guide

Fecal impaction

A fecal impaction is a large mass of dry, hard stool that can develop in the rectum due to chronic constipation. This mass may be so hard that it cannot come out of the body.... Read more »

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PrognosisAt this time there is no cure for scleroderma and no treatment to change its course, but outlook varies widely. Many patients, even many with systemic scleroderma, can expect a normal... Read more »

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Colon and rectal cancers are diagnosed using the screening tests discussed below. These tests can detect precancerous polyps and colorectal cancers at stages early enough for complete... Read more »

References

Abbott, RD, White, LR, G. Ross, W, et al. Walking and Dementia in Physically Capable Elderly Men. JAMA. 2004;292:1447-1453Calton BA, Lacey JV Jr, Schatzkin A, Schairer C, Colbert LH, Albanes D,... Read more »

Recommended Exercise Methods

A few simple rules are helpful as you develop your own routine.Don't eat for 2 hours before vigorous exercise.Drink plenty of fluids before, during, and after a workout.Adjust activity according to... Read more »

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