Fecal Impaction
July 20th, 2007 by colon.ddetox
What are the symptoms of fecal impaction? Can it cause abdominal pain?
A fecal impaction means that stool (feces) is caught within the colon. If the impaction is very low, near the rectum, patients can sometimes have frequent diarrhea, as the waste tries to get around the site of the impaction. This can lead to staining and soiling of the underwear.
Along with this, patients can also have symptoms of pain, cramps, gas, bloating, and constipation. However bleeding is not a common symptom seen with an impaction.
Impactions can occur for many reasons, including slow motility (the body’s ability to push waste from one part of the colon along to the next). Some people do not get enough fiber and fluids in their diet, or they may be taking a medication which slows their motility, which can lead to an impaction. Older patients, who might not get enough physical activity, may get impactions more frequently than younger people. There is also a condition in children, called Hirshsprung’s disease, which can lead to an impaction.
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