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Fecal Impaction

Stool impaction occurs when hardened stool becomes stuck in the colon or rectum and cannot be passed normally.

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Constipation and digestive issues in children explained

Constipation and digestive issues in children explained

1. Understanding digestion and normal bowel habits in children The digestive system breaks down food, absorbs nutrients and water, and eliminates waste through bowel movements. After food passes through the stomach and small intestine, the remaining material enters the colon, where water is absorbed and stool gradually forms. The rectum temporarily stores stool until defecation […]

Constipation and fiber-rich diet solutions

Constipation and fiber-rich diet solutions

Why constipation happens so often in pregnancy Pregnancy changes gastrointestinal function in several overlapping ways. Progesterone relaxes smooth muscle, which is useful for maintaining pregnancy but can also reduce intestinal motility. Slower transit allows more water to be absorbed from stool, making it firmer and more difficult to pass. Later in pregnancy, the enlarging uterus […]