Fecal impaction
| Fecal impaction | |
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| Term | Fecal impaction |
| Short definition | fecal impaction (FEE-kul im-PAK-shun) A mass of dry, hard stool that cannot leave the colon or rectum. Constipation can be caused by overuse of laxatives, use of certain types of pain relievers, little or no physical activity for a long time, changes in diet, or untreated constipation. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
fecal impaction - (pronounced) (FEE-kul im-PAK-shun) A mass of dry, hard stool that cannot leave the colon or rectum. Constipation can be caused by overuse of laxatives, use of certain types of pain relievers, little or no physical activity for a long time, changes in diet, or untreated constipation. Signs and symptoms may include inability to have a bowel movement, abdominal or back pain, problems urinating, and nausea and vomiting. Stagnation can also cause circulatory, heart, or breathing problems
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