Retención fecal

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Retención fecal

Definición:

Es una masa de heces grande, dura y seca que puede desarrollarse en el recto debido a estreñimiento crónico. Dicha masa puede llegar a ser tan dura que no puede salir del cuerpo. Las heces líquidas de la parte superior del intestino pueden moverse alrededor de la masa y filtrarse, causando manchas .

Nombres alternativos:

Impactación fecal o intestinal

Causas, incidencia y factores de riesgo:

Ciertas personas tienen un mayor riesgo de desarrollar estreñimiento crónico que puede llevar a una retención fecal. Estos pacientes pueden ser aquellos que:

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