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Dyssynergic defecation causes high pressure in the rectum and in the anal canal, [1] which causes lengthening [1] and compression of the rectal tissues, which in turn leads to ischema of the mucosa. [8] There is also a shearing movement of the rectum against the pelvic floor muscles. [8] In the long term this leads to repeated mucosal damage. [8]
The anal squeeze pressure is the recorded pressure within the anus during a voluntary contraction of the external anal sphincter. [6] Similar to resting pressures, squeeze pressures in healthy women are lower than healthy men. [6] If using high-definition anorectal manometry, asymmetry in squeeze pressures can also be measured. [6]
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]
Stercoral ulcer is an ulcer of the colon due to pressure and irritation resulting from severe, prolonged constipation due to a large bowel obstruction, damage to the autonomic nervous system, or stercoral colitis.
Primary constipation is caused by disrupted regulation of neuromuscular function of in the colon and the rectum, and also disruption of brain–gut neuroenteric function. [21] Secondary constipation is caused by many other different factors such as diet, drugs, behavioral, endocrine, metabolic, neurological, and other disorders. [21]
A rectal prolapse is when the rectum, part of the large intestine, slips down and bulges out of the anus. The pelvic floor muscles are another type of muscle weakened from prolonged toilet sitting.
Intra-rectal pressure builds as the rectum fills with feces, pushing the feces against the walls of the anal canal.Contractions of abdominal and pelvic floor muscles can create intra-abdominal pressure, which further increases intra-rectal pressure.
Mild symptoms include rectal pain with bowel movements, rectal discharge, and cramping. With severe cases, people may have discharge containing blood or pus, severe rectal pain, and diarrhea. Some people have rectal strictures, a narrowing of the rectal passageway. The narrowing of the passageway may cause constipation, straining, and thin stools.