Causes of “fecal residue” and ways to prevent it

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fecal residue It may start with constipation.

fecal residue It may start with constipation With the economy, food, and daily living habits of people today Resulting in constipation problems (Constipation), which is found in more than 30 percent of the general public. and is often found in the elderly Including being found in women 2 times more than men.

Medically, constipation refers to a condition in which bowel movements are difficult. It may take a long time to push out. The number of bowel movements is less than 3 times a week. Each bowel movement is not much. It looks like a hard pellet. I feel uncomfortable and tight in my stomach, like I can’t empty my stomach. 

However, if constipation has been present for more than 3 months or if constipation is found along with other warning symptoms such as weight loss, blood in the stool. Constipation alternating with diarrhea Make your bowel movements smaller. You should see a doctor for diagnosis and treatment. This is because although constipation is not a serious disease, But it can be a warning sign of other serious diseases, such as colon cancer. Especially those with a history of direct relatives having colon cancer. or starting to have constipation when you are over 50 years old  

In addition to constipation Bowel problems can occur to people of all genders and ages. or even healthy people, is the condition of faecal retention 

Get to know the condition of feces remaining

Dr. Anupong Tangarunsanti Doctor specialized in gastrointestinal diseases Specializing in acid reflux and constipation, Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital stated that fecal residue matter remains It is a condition in which the feces cannot be completely expelled, causing fecal residue to remain within the intestines. If left for a long time until the stool sticks tightly When there is new stool, old stool cannot be expelled. The stool becomes hard and stuck and cannot leave the intestines. This results in severe constipation, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, shortness of breath, tightness in the stomach, and a feeling of having a lot of wind.

Causes of fecal retention

Residue of feces It can happen to people of all genders and ages. Even people who are healthy or stool every day for the following reasons:

  • Straining to defecate in the wrong way,  such as straining to defecate while breathing in and pulling in the stomach.   
  • holding back stool  The patient may have pain in stool during the trip. during the meeting or various situations Until he had to hold back his stool and couldn’t go to the bathroom while he was in pain.  
  • Elderly or chronically ill people that moves little  
  • Eat high-fat foods  such as red meat or foods that are difficult to digest and lack fiber, including foods that cause bloating and distension.
  • lack of exercise 
  • Drink a little water  
  • People who have had surgery frequently until the intestines become fibrous There are nooks and crannies for feces to remain.    โปรโมชั่น ufabet

Symptoms of fecal retention

If a large amount of feces remains and is left for a long time. May cause many abnormalities to the body as follows:

  • Abdominal pain, bloating, distension, abdominal discomfort
  • nausea vomiting
  • It takes a lot of force to push out the stool. 
  • Feeling like the stool is incomplete or the stool does not completely empty the stomach
  • There is blood in the stool.
  • Frequent urination due to pressure on the bladder  
  • lower back pain
  • Shortness of breath, half breathing You must breathe deeply at all times.
  • Eat very little food, lose appetite  
  • Bitter throat, sour belching, and farting throughout the day.   
  • Tired, can’t sleep