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Depending on the level of obstruction, bowel obstruction can present with abdominal pain, abdominal distension, and constipation.Bowel obstruction may be complicated by dehydration and electrolyte abnormalities due to vomiting; respiratory compromise from pressure on the diaphragm by a distended abdomen, or aspiration of vomitus; bowel ischemia or perforation from prolonged distension or ...
Hard or lumpy stools, decreased frequency of bowel movements, a feeling of incomplete evacuation or obstruction, straining, stomach pain and bloating. Diagnostic method: Rome criteria, history and physical examination. Treatment: Education, lifestyle modification, faecal disimpaction, and maintenance therapy. Medication
Frequent urge to defecate, [12] and frequent bowel movements/toilet visits, [35] where only fecal pellets may be passed. [20] Conversely, there may reduced number of bowel movements per week. [19] [1] Abnormal stool texture, which may be anything from watery/loose (overflow diarrhea), [12] to fragmented, [23] very hard [19] or pellet-shaped. [12]
Anismus is classified as a functional defecation disorder. It is also a type of rectal outlet obstruction (a functional outlet obstruction). Where anismus causes constipation, it is an example of functional constipation. Many authors describe an "obstructed defecation syndrome", of which anismus is a cause. [24]
Bowel obstruction may present with grumbling bowel sounds or high-pitched noises. Healthy persons can have no bowel sounds for several minutes [9] and intestinal contractions can be silent. [10] Hyperactive bowel sounds may be caused by partial or complete bowel obstruction as the intestines initially try to clear the obstruction. [11]
Constipation is a bowel dysfunction that makes bowel movements infrequent or hard to pass. [2] The stool is often hard and dry. [4] Other symptoms may include abdominal pain, bloating, and feeling as if one has not completely passed the bowel movement. [3]
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