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  2. Obstructed defecation - Wikipedia

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    One review stated that the most common causes of disruption to the defecation cycle are associated with pregnancy and childbirth, gynaecological descent, or neurogenic disturbances of the brain-bowel axis. [45] The pathophysiologic mechanisms are thought to be different in obstructed defecation compared with slow transit constipation. [44]

  3. Irritable bowel syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Spastic colon, nervous colon, mucous colitis, spastic bowel [1] 3D depiction of the pain of IBS: Specialty: Gastroenterology: Symptoms: Diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain [1] Usual onset: Before 45 years old [1] Duration: Long term [2] Causes: Unknown [2] Risk factors: Genetic predisposition, [3] psychological stress, [4] childhood abuse ...

  4. Neurogenic bowel dysfunction - Wikipedia

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    This means the nerve signals are interrupted and are slower. This causes muscle contractions to be irregular and fewer, resulting in an increased colon transit time. [12] The feces stay in the colon for a longer period of time, meaning that more water is absorbed. This leads to harder stools and therefore increases the symptoms of constipation.

  5. Signs and symptoms of pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    Signs and symptoms of pregnancy are common, benign conditions that result from the changes to the body that occur during pregnancy. Signs and symptoms of pregnancy typically change as pregnancy progresses, although several symptoms may be present throughout. Depending on severity, common symptoms in pregnancy can develop into complications. [1]

  6. Colon cancer is becoming more common in pregnancy: 2 women ...

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    Bleeding, stomach discomfort and changing bowel habits are often dismissed as pregnancy symptoms when they're of signs of cancer. Colon cancer is becoming more common in pregnancy: 2 women recall ...

  7. Hirschsprung's disease - Wikipedia

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    Other symptoms may include vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea and slow growth. [1] Most children develop signs and symptoms shortly after birth. However, others may be diagnosed later in infancy or early childhood. [4] [5] About half of all children with Hirschsprung's disease are diagnosed in the first year of life. [4]

  8. Woman, 33, shares 5 colon cancer symptoms she dismissed: 'I ...

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    Radwah Oda was diagnosed with colon cancer at 30. She shares five symptoms she dismissed, including narrow stools, blood in the stool, pain and fatigue. Woman, 33, shares 5 colon cancer symptoms ...

  9. Bowel obstruction - Wikipedia

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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 ...