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  2. Neurogenic bowel dysfunction - Wikipedia

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    This means the nerve signals are interrupted and slower which will then cause muscle contractions to be fewer and irregular resulting in an increased colon transit time. [12] The faeces being in the colon for a longer time will mean that more water is absorbed leading to harder stools and therefore increasing the symptoms of constipation.

  3. Enteric neuropathy - Wikipedia

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    The main symptom of enteric neuropathy is severe and constant pain. Other symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, bloating and abdominal abnormalities. In addition malabsorption and poor nutrition are common, as the digestive system begins to fail. Symptom management is very important and the main priority is usually to get ...

  4. Obstructed defecation - Wikipedia

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    Obstructed defecation syndrome (abbreviated as ODS, with many synonymous terms) is a major cause of functional constipation (primary constipation), [18] of which it is considered a subtype. [19] It is characterized by difficult and/or incomplete emptying of the rectum with or without an actual reduction in the number of bowel movements per week ...

  5. Dysautonomia - Wikipedia

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    Tests to elucidate the cause of dysautonomia can include: Evaluation for acute (intermittent) porphyria [1] Evaluation of cerebrospinal fluid by lumbar puncture [1] for infectious/ inflammatory diseases; Evaluation of nerve conduction study for autonomic neuropathy

  6. Constipation - Wikipedia

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    Constipation also has neurological causes, including anismus, descending perineum syndrome, desmosis and Hirschsprung's disease. [7] In infants, Hirschsprung's disease is the most common medical disorder associated with constipation. Anismus occurs in a small minority of persons with chronic constipation or obstructed defecation. [33]

  7. Autonomic neuropathy - Wikipedia

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    Inherited disorders. Certain hereditary disorders can cause autonomic neuropathy. Autoimmune diseases, in which the immune system attacks and damages parts of the body, including the nerves. Examples include Sjögren syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis and celiac disease.

  8. The One Thing You Should Never, Ever Do on the Toilet ... - AOL

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    It can put you at an increased risk of developing hemorrhoids, rectal prolapse, reduced circulation, pelvic floor dysfunction and constipation. Related: The 2 Most Important Things Farts Reveal ...

  9. Hirschsprung's disease - Wikipedia

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    Hirschsprung's disease is a congenital disorder of the colon in which certain nerve cells, known as ganglion cells, are absent, causing chronic constipation. [47] In patients with Hirschsprung disease, both myenteric and submucosal plexuses are absent. [48]