What Is Fecal Impaction
Health Encyclopedia: Fecal Impaction
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 »Fecal impaction
... Sudden, watery diarrhea in someone who has chronic constipation is usually an indication of a fecal impaction. Other symptoms include frequent straining with passage of liquid or small,... Read more »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... Read more »Bowel incontinence
...rate of the feedings may need to be changed, or bulk agents may need to be added to the formula. FECAL IMPACTION Constipation or fecal impaction may also contribute to fecal incontinence. Loss... Read more »Encopresis
...toilet Signs and tests Digital examination of the rectal vault may demonstrate a fecal impaction An abdominal X-ray may confirm impacted stool in the colon Read more »Images
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