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5 wrz 2024 · A fecal impaction is a large, hard mass of stool that gets stuck so badly in your colon or rectum that you can’t push it out. You may also be unable to sense or respond when stool is in your...
30 lip 2024 · Fecal impaction is the inability to spontaneously evacuate solid feces. It is common in the elderly population. A severe form of fecal impaction is often referred to as a fecaloma.
19 maj 2022 · Fecal impaction is the result of severe constipation, when you're unable to regularly pass poop (stool or feces) and it backs up inside your large intestine (colon). Fecal impaction can also be defined by your inability to sense and respond to the presence of stool in your rectum.
28 mar 2022 · A fecal impaction, or fecaloma, is a large mass of hardened stool that accumulates in the colon or rectum and cannot be evacuated spontaneously. This condition can occur at all ages, but it is especially common in frail, elderly individuals and in children.
10 lis 2023 · The term fecal impaction refers to a collection of hardened stools in the colon or rectum. This obstruction can make it difficult for a person to pass stools and may cause symptoms such as...
Fecal impaction; drawing showing a mass of dark brown stool in the last part of the colon and in the rectum. The stomach, small intestine, and anus are also shown. Fecal impaction is a serious condition in which a mass of dry, hard stool blocks the colon or rectum.
8 lis 2022 · It happens when the stool (poop) is so hard that it cannot pass with a normal bowel movement. It causes abdominal discomfort. Rarely, it can cause serious medical complications. Risk factors that can cause fecal impaction include a high-fat diet, prolonged immobility, and psychological factors.
