fecal impaction…

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digestive system, digestive system organs, impaction, the bowels, a fecal impaction, large mass of dry, hard stool, in the rectum, due to chronic constipation, mass so hard that it cannot be excreted, watery stool from higher, in the bowel, move around the mass, leak out, causing soiling, certain people, at greater risk, developing chronic constipation, lead to fecal impaction, patients at risk include those who, take certain drugs, type of narcotic pain medication, methadone maintenance treatment, narcotic addiction, anticholinergic medications, antidiarrheal medications, have limited ability to move bedridden patients, dementia, cerebral palsy, sudden, watery diarrhea in someone who has chronic constipation, an indication of a fecal impaction, symptoms include frequent straining, passage of liquid, semi-formed stools, abdominal cramping, discomfort, examine abdomen, rectum, rectal exam, reveal a hard mass of dry stool, the rectum, has been a recent change in bowel habits, recommend colonoscopy to evaluate, colon, rectal cancer, treatment of a fecal impaction involves removal, the impacted stool, prevent constipation, further development of a fecal impaction, medications, medications used, prevent further development of a fecal impaction, stool softeners docusate recommended to aid, in the passage of soft, formed stools, additionally, bulk fiber laxatives metamucil, add fluid, bulk, stool, glycerin, bisacodyl suppositories, gentle laxatives used in conjunction, a bowel retraining program to establish a pattern of regular bowel movements, nutritional adjustments helpful in those, a limited diet, immobility, surgery, surgery is rarely required to treat a fecal impaction, fecal impaction is not removed, colon, become overly dilated, megacolon, bowel, become completely obstructed, of these conditions, require emergency surgery to remove the impaction, possibly part, the injured bowel, diet, dietary measures increasing fiber intake from whole-wheat grains, fresh fruits, vegetables, bran, help add bulk, stool, promoting normal bowel movements, special efforts, made toward increasing daily fluid intake, exercise, regular exercise is very important in establishing regular bowel movements, confined to a wheelchair, bed should change position frequently, perform abdominal contraction exercises, leg raises, several times throughout the day, a physical therapist, recommend a program of exercises appropriate, physical abilities, therapy, treatment of fecal impaction is aimed at removing the fecal impaction, initiating a program to maintain normal bowel function, a warm mineral oil enema, soften, lubricate the fecal impaction, enemas alone, frequently not enough to remove a large, hardened impaction, mass, have to be manually broken up, a health care provider, insert one, two fingers, rectum, slowly break up the mass into smaller pieces so that it, expelled, manual removal of a fecal impaction, performed in small steps to reduce the risk of injuring the rectal tissues, a series, suppositories given between manual removal attempts, to help clear the bowel, outcome is good, necrosis, tissue death, rectal tissue injury, ulceration, the rectal tissue, experiencing chronic diarrhea, fecal incontinence following a long period of constipation, experiencing any, sudden constipation, abdominal cramps, an inability to pass gas, stool, in this case, not take any laxatives, very thin, pencil-like stools, abdominal pain, bloating, blood, in the stool, prevention of fecal impaction centers on preventing constipation, fiber, added, diet to promote normal stool consistency, additionally, an adequate intake of fluids, exercise, enhance normal stool consistency, always respond promptly, urge to defecate.