Fecal Impaction: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Medical Treatments

Fecal Impaction: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Medical Treatments

1. Introduction Fecal impaction is a severe gastrointestinal condition characterized by the accumulation of a large, hardened mass of stool in the rectum or colon that the patient is unable to pass voluntarily. This condition represents the extreme end of the spectrum of chronic constipation and requires prompt medical intervention to relieve symptoms and prevent … Read more