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I had x-ray on abdomen and results came back received email it said conclusion prominent stool burden what is prominent stool burden?

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Dr. Saptarshi Bandyopadhyay answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

Fecal impaction.: You may have a severe type of constipation called fecal impaction. The "burden" is the amount of solid stool held up in the colon which can't pass. Consider talking with a GI specialist to get a prescription for an enema (to "soften from below"). You may also need a stool softener & laxative. A combination of approaches is needed when stool is impacted. TTYD or use Healthtap Prime for more advice.

Answered 3/24/2017

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