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Faecal Impaction

What is it?

This is where one has dry, hard stools which collect in your rectum and anus.

  • If it blocks the large intestine (colon), other faces also gets blocked behind and water may start to leak pass the hard stool creating pressure in the large intestine (colon) and cause overflow diarrohea and bowel leakage.
  • It normally occurs in persons who have long term constipation.

General (typical) treatment guide for faecal impaction

This condition must be discussed with a medical doctor urgently (prompt treatment is required).

Do not attempt to treat yourself as a Medical Doctor needs to assess and eliminate any underlying cause (below are typical guidelines – these guidelines may not suit everyone).

Children

Adults

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice

Detailed Information

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