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What are the most common symptoms of fecal impaction?
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Fecal impaction: Not being able to devecate (poop). Also, pain with defaction. Possibly some blood in the stool as well.
Answered 4/2/2014
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Several: A fullness or pressure deep in pelvis, unable to pass stool or gas, seepage of liquid feces around the impaction, abdominal distention, nausea, if impaced seek medical attention promptly.
Answered 6/19/2015
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