Fecal Impaction
Definition
Incidence
Risk Factors
Symptoms
Evaluation
Treatment
Home Care
dietary fiber
warning signs
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Fecal Impaction Outlook
What to expect with fecal impaction:
Most fecal impactions respond well to treatment.
Reoccurrence is common without ongoing treatment.
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Fecal Impaction Underlying Cause
Related Conditions
Ileus
Infant megacolon
Intestinal obstruction
Lower abdominal pain
Toxic megacolon
Abdominal pain
Abdominal swelling
Anal pain
Constipation
Rectal pain
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Last Updated: Apr 22, 2008
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Fecal Impaction References:
Cooper ZR, Rose S. Fecal incontinence: a clinical approach. Mt Sinai J Med. 2000 Mar;67(2):96-105.
Creason N, Sparks D. Fecal impaction: a review. Nurs Diagn. 2000 Jan-Mar;11(1):15-23.
Gold DM, Levine J, Weinstein TA, Kessler BH, Pettei MJ. Frequency of digital rectal examination in children with chronic constipation. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 1999 Apr;153(4):377-9.
