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Remedies For Fecal Impaction
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Fecal impaction- any self treatment?
Maybe: If no bleeding has occured, can use a gently infused, warm, soap-suds enema. ...Read more
Fecal Impaction (Definition)
A condition in which a hardened stool is stuck in the rectum or lower colon ...Read more
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Any help for fecal incontenience?
Yes.: First you need to have a full evaluation. The treatment options will depend on the underlying cause. 'their are many effective treatments available. Usually see colorectal surgeon or urogynecologist. ...Read more
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What is a good gentle cure for fecal impaction?
Digital stimulation: Just placing a finger in rectum (digital stim.) may cause evacuation of impacted stool. Another 'gentle' treatment is placing a glycerin supposity in the rectum (which essentially does the same thing). Finally an enema may help. ...Read more
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11 y.o w/ fecal impaction, verified via x-ray, and repeated vomiting for 7 wks. Tried oral laxatives, otc enemas, and enema in ER. Any other options?
Gastroenterologist: This serious problem is best handled by a gastroenterologist for diagnosis, treatment and a maintenance dietary and bowel management program providing there is not a structural or mechanical abnormality causing severe constipation and bowel impaction. Perhaps adding a daily medication like senokotS in addition to proper daily water and fiber foods and supplements like psyllium would help. ...Read more
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Is there an effective treatment for fecal incontinence?
Depends on cause: There are many causes for fecal incontinence ranging from nerve injury due to diabetes or trauma from childbirth. The treatment depends on the cause. Generally you want to reduce or eliminate things that increase colon motility such as caffeine & add enough fiber to make your stools formed and firm since loose stools are harder to control. Pelvic floor training can make the muscles work better. ...Read more
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Home remedies for IBS and spadtic colon?
None: Check with your GI doctor instead.
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What's a simple, cheap treatment for my cerumen impaction?
Drops: Don't use q-tips or other objects to remove wax (cerumen). Use an ear wax removal kit (cerumenex or debrox etc.) which you purchase at the pharmacy. Softening drops are placed in the ear several times a day for 2-3 days. Use the bulb to flush the ear canal with warm water. You may need to repeat the process several times to remove the impacted wax/cerumen. If not helping see your doc. ...Read more
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Whats fecal impaction?
Can't defecate: Stool becomes hard and dry; it's difficult for the colon to move it along, and difficult (and painful) for the hard stool to pass through the anal canal. Lack of water in diet can contribute; chronic use of opiate pain medscan too. Rarely people can have motility disorders of the intestines that contribute to fecal impaction. In extreme cases hard stool can wear through the intestinal wall. ...Read more
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What causes fecal impaction?
Most commonly: Due to dehydration or excessive caffeine intake/alcohol intake, medication that cause constipation. Of course must always consider physical problems causing blocckage such as adhesion, stricture, tumor or inflammation. Best to see your doctor and get a thorough exam. ...Read more
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What products work best for fecal incontinence?
Full evaluation: Inestigation includes anal manometry and ultrasound prior to deciding on treatment ptions. ...Read more
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Any over-the-counter help for someone with cerumen impaction?
Debrox: There are several over the counter drops which will help soften ear wax, debrox is but one. ...Read more
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Can colonoscopy help with faecal impaction or chronic constipation which someone has suffered for years ?
Help diagnose: The prep for the scoping procedure will help clean you out, but the scoping procedure itself is more done for diagnostic purposes, best wishes. ...Read more
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Traditional chinese medicine for fecal impaction?
Not sure: Many of our medicines are derived from plants in our environment. If traditional chinese medicine means using some herbs with mild laxative effect (we still have these in our natural food stores!), more water intake, and perhaps a gentle enema, that seems reasonable. However, i can't see how acupuncture would aid. If this doesn't improve quickly, see your doctor: there may be a more serious cause. ...Read more
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Selecting diaper for fecal incontinence. Any recommendations?
Seek other options : There other options including sacral nerve stimulation in the treatment of fecal incontinence ask your primary care doctor for a referral to a colorectal surgeon that does interstim. ...Read more
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How to cure a persistent (non-painful) anal abscess with natural home remedies?
Perianal abscesses: Are gen painful.What u r referring to a non painful abscess, may not be an abscess.It also depends on how long have u had it for and if its recurrent.If you have chronic perianal drainage then u may have a fistula.You need an exam by your family doc and a likely referral to a surgeon.Once its diagnosed properly you can discuss the treatment options.If its an abscess and not going away umay need i&d. ...Read more
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How is a fecal impaction different from excessive gas?
Fecal impaction: Is a build up of hard stool that will not come out, excessive gas can be associated with many other bowel problems or from something you ate, if you are worried see your doc today. ...Read more
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Can you have diarrhea with fecal impaction?
Fecal Impaction : Yes. Absolutely and it represents significant danger. The stool that is impacted can be so damaging that the body resorts to diarrhea to get other stool out. You need to see a GI doctor urgently. ...Read more
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What are some practical tips or recommendations for coping with fecal incontinence?
Firm it up: In early incontinence, making the stool firmer can decrease leakage. Increase fiber or even add imodium (loperamide). Avoid drinking with your meals, which can make stool looser. Be careful not to get too constipated, however. We do have a lot more options for incontinence, so consider seeing a colorectal surgeon for treatment options. ...Read more
See 1 more doctor answerRectal Impaction (Definition)
Chronic constipation causes hard/dry stool to accumulate in the rectum ...Read more
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