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Solid buildup of feces in the rectum due to chronic constipation
A fecal impaction or an impacted bowel is a solid, immobile bulk of feces that can develop in the rectum as a result of chronic constipation (a related
Fecal_impaction
Bodily stone made of feces
obstruct diverticula. It can form secondary to fecal impaction. A fecaloma is a more severe form of fecal impaction, and a hardened fecaloma may be considered
Fecalith
Infrequent or difficult bowel movements
Complications from constipation may include hemorrhoids, anal fissure or fecal impaction. The normal frequency of bowel movements in adults is between three
Constipation
Inflammation of abdominal organ lining
"Review: Chlamydia trachonmatis and Genital Mycoplasmias: Pathogens with an Impact on Human Reproductive Health". Journal of Pathogens. 2014 183167. doi:10
Peritonitis
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impaction in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Impaction may refer to: Impaction (animals), blockage of the digestive tract of animals Fecal impaction
Impaction
Inability to refrain from defecation
there is a large mass of feces in the rectum (fecal loading), which may become hardened (fecal impaction). Liquid stool elements can pass around the obstruction
Fecal_incontinence
Failure to relax the pelvic floor muscles during defecation
around a fecal impaction, possibly causing degrees of liquid fecal incontinence. This is usually termed encopresis or soiling in children, and fecal leakage
Anismus
Narrowing of rectum
after eating. Anal pain. Hematochezia. Fecal incontinence (due to overflow diarrhea). Tenesmus. Fecal impaction. The first step is exclusion of malignant
Rectal_stricture
Metabolic waste of the human digestive system
constipation includes obstipation (failure to pass stools or gas) and fecal impaction, which can progress to bowel obstruction and become life-threatening
Human_feces
Presence of excess fat in feces
leakage or some level of fecal incontinence may occur. There is increased fat excretion, which can be measured by determining the fecal fat level. Impaired
Steatorrhea
Medical condition
feces in the rectum (fecal loading), which may become hardened (fecal impaction). Liquid stool elements can pass around the obstruction, leading to incontinence
Overflow_incontinence
Protrusion of the walls of the rectum outside the body
inside), rectal stricture (narrowing of the gut lumen), diarrhea, and fecal impaction occur in 6–32% of cases. Mortality occurs in 0–2.5% cases. There is
Rectal_prolapse
Medical condition
colitis and stercoral ulcer from fecal impaction as the colon is typically not thickened in cases of fecal impaction. Treatment of these patients is typically
Stercoral_ulcer
Species of cactus
Arie; Katz, Israel M.; Sweed, Yechiel; Bickel, Amitai (2007-06-01). "Fecal impaction in children: report of 53 cases of rectal seed bezoars". Journal of
Opuntia_ficus-indica
Season of television series
Skowhegan, Maine 24 days (medically evacuated) Constipation, possible fecal impaction Nicole Apelian 47 Female Raymond, Washington 2 9 days (medically evacuated)
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Break or tear in anal canal skin
conventional LIS with reduced fecal incontinence. For patients with chronic anal fissure who are at higher risk for fecal incontinence after LIS, an anocutaneous
Anal_fissure
Blockage of the intestines
If this fails, the animal must have an enema. Aerosol impaction Fecal impaction Horse impaction "The Reptile Rooms :: Bearded Dragons, other Lizards,
Impaction_(animals)
Chronic inflammation and degradation of the stomach lining
during progression from chronic atrophic gastritis to gastric cancer and its impact on gastric stem cells". Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 105 (11): 4358–63
Atrophic_gastritis
Inflammation of the appendix
bezoars, foreign bodies, trauma, lymphadenitis and, most commonly, calcified fecal deposits that are known as appendicoliths or fecaliths. The occurrence of
Appendicitis
Medical condition
considered. Fecal calprotectin may be helpful, and is very sensitive and specific for inflammation in the intestines. Elevations in fecal calprotectin
Checkpoint inhibitor induced colitis
Checkpoint_inhibitor_induced_colitis
Loose or liquid bowel movements
diarrhea is defined as an abnormally frequent discharge of semisolid or fluid fecal matter from the bowel, lasting less than 14 days, by World Gastroenterology
Diarrhea
Cancer of the oesophagus
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Oesophagogastric junctional adenocarcinoma
Oesophagogastric_junctional_adenocarcinoma
Medical condition
organized toilet-training program with a reward system can help reduce faecal impaction. Pharmacological treatment for children with functional constipation consists
Functional_constipation
Gastrointestinal disorder in humans
Billroth procedure attaches the jejunum to the remainder of the stomach.) Fecal matter thereby passes improperly from the colon to the stomach, and causes
Gastrojejunocolic_fistula
Solid or semisolid remains of undigested food
Some medicinal uses have been found. In the case of human feces, fecal transplants or fecal bacteriotherapy are in use. Urine and feces together are called
Feces
Cancer of the colon or rectum
incidence of colorectal cancer, fecal concentrations of bile acids, particularly deoxycholic acid, are higher. Higher fecal concentrations of the bile acids
Colorectal_cancer
Medical condition
frequency and urgency of defecation are common manifestations, often with fecal incontinence and other gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal swelling
Bile_acid_malabsorption
Inability to properly digest food due to a lack of digestive enzymes from the pancreas
'mild' or 'moderate' EPI is when fecal elastase levels are <200 ug/g, whereas 'severe' EPI is considered to be when fecal elastase levels is <100 ug/g. The
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
Exocrine_pancreatic_insufficiency
Hole in the wall of the gastrointestinal tract
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Gastrointestinal_perforation
Allergic inflammatory condition of the esophagus
damage and inflammation. Symptoms include swallowing difficulty, food impaction, vomiting, and heartburn. Eosinophilic esophagitis was first described
Eosinophilic_esophagitis
Process of transplantation of fecal bacteria from a healthy individual into a recipient
Fecal microbiota transplant (FMT), also known as a stool transplant, is the process of transferring fecal bacteria and other microbes from a healthy individual
Fecal_microbiota_transplant
Mechanical or functional obstruction of the intestines
volvulus (sigmoid, caecal, transverse colon) Adhesions Constipation Fecal impaction Fecaloma Colon atresia Intestinal pseudoobstruction Endometriosis Narcotic
Bowel_obstruction
Functional gastrointestinal disorder
mixed; antibiotics, probiotics, and prebiotics have documented roles, while fecal microbiota transplantation is still largely confined to research. Important
Irritable_bowel_syndrome
Medical condition
cause of SCAD is unknown, but may be related to local colonic ischemia, fecal stasis, or mucosal prolapse. The factors that cause SCAD likely overlap
Segmental colitis associated with diverticulosis
Segmental_colitis_associated_with_diverticulosis
Inflammation of the small intestine
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Enteritis
Inflammation of the colon (large intestine)
persistent hemorrhagic diarrhea with pus either present or absent in the stools, fecal incontinence, flatulence, fatigue, loss of appetite and unexplained weight
Colitis
Inflammation of the liver
Hepatitis A and hepatitis E behave similarly: they are both transmitted by the fecal–oral route, are more common in developing countries, and are self-limiting
Hepatitis
Illnesses of the digestive system
diarrhea and mesenteric ischaemia. Causes of constipation may include faecal impaction and bowel obstruction, which may in turn be caused by ileus, intussusception
Gastrointestinal_disease
Inflammatory bowel disease that causes ulcers in the colon
disease course, and the impact of the disease on day-to-day life. Most patients are categorized through endoscopy and fecal calprotectin levels. Indicators
Ulcerative_colitis
Medical condition
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Proctalgia_fugax
Inflammation of the pancreas
enzymes can be elevated in other disease states. In chronic pancreatitis, the fecal pancreatic elastase-1 (FPE-1) test is a marker of exocrine pancreatic function
Pancreatitis
Entrance of abdominal organs into the middle chest through the diaphragm
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Hiatal_hernia
Condition of the wall of the intestine
interstitial cells of Cajal lead to slowed intestinal movement and consequently fecal content exerts increased pressure on the colon wall resulting in the formation
Diverticulosis
Inability to tolerate the adverse effects of a drug
the unpleasantness of the constipation or its complications (such as fecal impaction) even if it brings them significant pain relief. Tinnitus after a normal
Drug_intolerance
Disruption to the propulsive ability of the intestine
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Ileus
Digestive disease of the large intestine
Mari A, Sbeit W, Haddad H, Abboud W, Pellicano R, Khoury T (2021). "The impact of overweight on diverticular disease: a cross-sectional multicenter study"
Diverticulitis
Autoimmune disorder
Month" by several coeliac organisations. Adhering to the GFD can negatively impact those with coeliac disease, requiring major changes for an individual and
Coeliac_disease
Medical intervention
believed to have fecal incontinence. However, investigation shows that they have severe constipation and fecal impaction. When the impaction is treated and
Bowel_management
Pattern seen during radiologic examination
such as cecal volvulus, toxic megacolon, severe constipation, or fecal impaction. Other conditions to consider as they can present with symptoms and
Coffee_bean_sign
Condition in which tumours stimulate excessive gastric acid production
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Zollinger–Ellison_syndrome
Medical condition with dark feces
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Melena
Tearing of the wall of the esophagus
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Esophageal_rupture
Protrusion of tissue through a hole in the abdominal wall near the navel
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Paraumbilical_hernia
Intestinal inflammation causing bloody diarrhea
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Dysentery
Digestive system in humans
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Human_digestive_system
Effect of alcohol consumption on the human body
JM, Wu DC, Goan YG, Chou SH, Wu IC, et al. (March 2008). "Carcinogenetic impact of ADH1B and ALDH2 genes on squamous cell carcinoma risk of the esophagus
Alcohol_flush_reaction
Bowel movement consisting of fresh blood
varices Gastric cancer Angiodysplasia Intense exercise, especially a high-impact activity like running in hot weather. Radiation proctitis A complete blood
Hematochezia
Fluid injection into the large intestine
as orally administered laxatives: to relieve constipation; to treat fecal impaction; to empty the colon before a medical procedure such as a colonoscopy
Enema
Abnormality in absorption of food nutrients across the gastrointestinal tract
evaluated in the context of caloric intake. Some patients compensate for fecal wastage of unabsorbed nutrients by significantly increasing their oral intake
Malabsorption
Medical condition
confirmed by also checking a fecal elastase level, with low levels specifying exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. A quantitative fecal fat test can also be done
Chronic_pancreatitis
Medical condition
repeat surgery. Pyloric stenosis generally has no long term side-effects or impact on the child's future. Males are more commonly affected than females, with
Pyloric_stenosis
Medical intervention
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Carbonated soda treatment of phytobezoars
Carbonated_soda_treatment_of_phytobezoars
Type of inflammatory bowel disease
while colitis may result in a smaller volume of feces of greater frequency. Fecal consistency may range from solid to watery. In severe cases, an individual
Crohn's_disease
Medical condition
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Proctocolitis
Disease of the anus
the fistula in relation to the sphincter muscle, can cause problems with fecal incontinence. This option is not suitable for fistulae that cross the entire
Anal_fistula
Abnormal exit of tissues or organs from the cavity they usually reside in
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Hernia
Protrusion of abdominal contents through the abdominal wall
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Umbilical_hernia
Medical condition
Leeds, John S.; Oppong, Kofi; Sanders, David S. (July 2011). "The role of fecal elastase-1 in detecting exocrine pancreatic disease". Nature Reviews Gastroenterology
Alcoholic_liver_disease
Abnormal presence of gases in the peritoneal cavity of the abdomen
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Pneumoperitoneum
Increased frequency of defecation
disorders such as proctitis. Patients with rectal obstruction (e.g., from fecal impaction, obstruction due to a vaginal pessary) may also present with pseudodiarrhea
Pseudodiarrhea
Medical condition
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Enterocolitis
System for assessing risks after gastrointestinal bleeding
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Rockall_score
Medical condition
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Whipple's_disease
Medical specialty
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Hepatology
Human disease
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Cyclic_vomiting_syndrome
Medical condition
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Esophageal_candidiasis
Excessive fat buildup in the liver with other metabolic disease
MASH progression. This model attempts to use these factors to predict the impact of lifestyle changes and genetics for the evolution of the MASLD pathology
Metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease
Metabolic_dysfunction–associated_steatotic_liver_disease
Dilated veins in the lower oesophagus
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Esophageal_varices
Medical condition
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Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy
Intrahepatic_cholestasis_of_pregnancy
Medical condition
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Dumping_syndrome
Fibrous bands that form between tissues and organs, usually due to injury
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Adhesion_(medicine)
Inability of the liver to perform its normal functions
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Liver_failure
Medical intervention
voluntary control. Since complications are common, and can be serious (fecal impaction, infection, erosion of encirclement through anal canal), modern surgeons
Surgical management of fecal incontinence
Surgical_management_of_fecal_incontinence
Flow of stomach contents into the esophagus
Foundation Public Impact Series: Gastroesophageal reflux disease in Canada: Incidence, prevalence, and direct and indirect economic impact". Canadian Journal
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Gastroesophageal_reflux_disease
Stomach and intestinal infection
distribution of pathogens. The primary source of infection is ingestion of fecally contaminated food or water. Attack rates are similar for men and women
Travelers'_diarrhea
Inflammation of the anus and rectum
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Proctitis
Medical condition
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Dieulafoy's_lesion
Medical condition
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Lymphocytic_colitis
Twisting of part of the intestine, causing a bowel obstruction
rare syndromes, including Ogilvie's syndrome, chronic constipation, and impaction, may cause a pseudo-obstruction. Abdominal x-ray – tire-like shadow arising
Volvulus
Folding of part of the intestine into itself
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Intussusception (medical disorder)
Intussusception_(medical_disorder)
Medical symptom or condition
of the emesis is a valuable clue towards determining the cause. Bits of fecal matter in the emesis indicate obstruction in the distal intestine or the
Nausea
Medical condition
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Zenker's_diverticulum
Inflammatory disease of the bile ducts
to fluctuate over time, irrespective of the actual disease progression. Fecal fat measurement is occasionally ordered when symptoms of malabsorption (e
Primary sclerosing cholangitis
Primary_sclerosing_cholangitis
Medical assessment or diagnostic procedure
hardness and color of the feces (i.e. in cases of constipation, and fecal impaction); prior to a colonoscopy or proctoscopy; to evaluate hemorrhoids although
Rectal_examination
Medical condition
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Cytomegalovirus_colitis
Inflammation of the esophagus
narrow, which makes swallowing food difficult and may result in food bolus impaction. Esophagitis can be diagnosed by upper endoscopy, biopsy, upper GI series
Esophagitis
Medical condition
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Esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction
Esophagogastric_junction_outflow_obstruction
Inability to coordinate movement of the esophagus
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Esophageal_motility_disorder
Medical condition
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Reactive_gastropathy
Medical condition
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Gastric_outlet_obstruction
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