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Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome (SRUS or SRU) is a chronic disorder of the rectal mucosa (the lining of the rectum). [1] Very often but not always it occurs in association with varying degrees of rectal prolapse .
It may occur in chronic obstruction of stool transit, as in megacolon [10] and chronic constipation. Some diseases, such as Chagas disease, Hirschsprung's disease and others damage the autonomic nervous system in the colon's mucosa (Auerbach's plexus) and may cause extremely large or "giant" fecalomas, which must be surgically removed ...
In chronic constipation of unknown cause, the main treatment involves the increased intake of water and fiber (either dietary or as supplements). [18] The routine use of laxatives or enemas is discouraged, as having bowel movements may come to be dependent upon their use.
Chronic constipation may be a sign of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); a gastroenterologist can recommend both lifestyle changes and medications to help.
Obstructed defecation is one of the causes of chronic constipation. [22] ODS is a loose term, [20] consisting of a constellation of possible symptoms, [7] caused by multiple, complex [23] and poorly understood [24] disorders which may include both functional and organic disorders. [18]
Constipation is no fun. Yet, it’s incredibly common. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, roughly 16% of U.S. adults struggle with it. And if you ...
Stercoral colitis is a relatively rare form of inflammatory colitis that can develop as a result of chronic constipation leading to the formation of hardened stool, known as fecaloma. Fecalomas can then lead to distention, possibly causing focal necrosis and possibly ulceration.
Secondary constipation, which is due to another cause, such as chronic conditions, like Type 2 diabetes, poor dietary choices or neurological conditions that may impact intestinal motility