Fecal incontinence can have several causes: diarrhea pelvic floor dysfunction an extended period without defecation severe muscular strain in the abdominal area, particularly when giving birth damage to the anal sphincter muscles damage to the nerves of the anal sphincter muscles or the rectum loss of storage capacity in the rectum, e.g. due to surgery or a combination thereof. < ...

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If one's child has fecal incontinence, one needs to see a doctor to determine the cause and treatment. Fecal incontinence can occur in children because of a birth defect or disease, but in most cases it's because of chronic constipation. Potty-trained children often get constipated simply because they refuse to go to the bathroom. The problem might stem from embarrassment over using a public toilet or unwillingness to stop playing and go to the bathroom. But if the child continues to hold in stool, the feces will accumulate and harden ...

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Treatment depends on the cause and severity of fecal incontinence; it may include dietary changes, medication, bowel training, or surgery. More than one treatment may be necessary for successful control since continence is a complicated chain of events. There are several devices and medications to combat fecal incontinence. Fecal incontinence - Dietary changes. Food affects the consistency of stool and how quickly it passes through the digestive system. One way to help control fecal incontinence in ...

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It affects people of all ages--children as well as adults. Fecal incontinence is more common in women than in men and more common in older adults than in younger ones. It is not, however, a normal part of aging. It is often thought of as being far more common in homosexual men than heterosexuals or homosexual women, with a 1993 British study often being cited in statistics. However, many people do not consider the results of this study valid in this case, as the thesis of the study was the effects of anal sex on fecal incontinence, no ...

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Colon Hydrotherapy: Colon hydrotherapy cleanses the colon through gentle water infusions. Colonics are recommended for ailments such as constipation, psoriasis, acne, allergies, headaches, and are used for general health balance.

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Frequent side effects of papaverine treatment include polymorphic ventricular tachycardia, constipation, interference with sulphobromophthalein retention test (used to determine hepatic function[15]), increased transaminase levels, increased alkaline phosphatase levels, hyperbilirubinemia, somnolence, and vertigo.^{See also:}

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Astringent

Air & earth increases vata and mitigates increased pitta and kapha. It cleans the blood and causes healing of ulcers. Like bitter, it too dries up moisture from fat. It absorbs water, causing constipation and hindering digestion of undigested food. Its excess use causes stasis of food without digestion, flatulance, pain in the cardiac region, emaciation, loss of virility, obstruction of channels and constipation.

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Most anal fissures are caused by stretching of the anal mucosa beyond its capability. Various causes of this fissure include: Straining to defecate, especially if the stool is hard and dry Severe and chronic constipation Severe and chronic diarrhea Crohn's disease and Ulcerative colitis Rough anal sex Anal stretching Insertion of foreign objects into the anus Tight sphincter muscles Over-excessive anal probing Anal fissures are common in ...

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Docusate is given to make stools softer and easier to pass. It is used to treat constipation due to hard stools, in painful anorectal conditions such as hemorroids, and for people who should avoid straining during bowel movements. Of note is that that effect of docusate may not necessarily be all due to its surfactant properties. Perfusion studies suggest that docusates inhibit fluid absorption or stimulate secretion in jejunum. While the use of docusate is widespread, the data to support its efficacy in treating chronic constipation ...

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Encopresis is commonly caused by constipation, various physiological, psychological, or neurological disorders, or from surgery. Typically, a child with encopresis has a long-standing history of constipation. The pain of moving his/her bowels leads to the child avoiding moving his/her bowels, which leads to hard stools which are even more difficult to pass. Eventually, the bowel is so full of stool, it starts to leak out. The child typically has no control over these accidents. Encopresis may also be due to psychological problems, such as oppositional ...

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dong quai root: used for hot flashes, menopause, premenstrual syndrome, vaginal dryness, anemia with dizziness and palpitation, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, constipation, rheumatic arthralgia, menorrhalgia, rheumatalgia, functional bleeding, chest, and abdominal pain.

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Reflexology: Reflexologists believe key areas of the hands and feet influence corresponding areas of the body. Practitioners apply pressure to these areas in order to stimulate the body’s natural healing capabilities. Reflexology is believed to relieve stress, asthma, high blood pressure, back pain, constipation and a number of other conditions.

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Californien: Using essential oils in the massage helps with the fluidity of the movements. Its kneadings relaxs the muscles and untie the tensions.

1. Relief back pain
2. Eliminate the toxins
3. Improve digestion and reduces constipation
4. blood circulation. This massage is an approach oriented towards the therapeutic relaxation and its effects.

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List of nursing diagnoses - Wellness. Readiness for enhanced bowel elimination pattern Readiness for enhanced urinary elimination pattern Readiness for enhanced breathing pattern List of nursing diagnoses - Risk. Risk for constipation Risk for impaired urinary elimination Risk for urge urinary incontinence List of nursing diagnoses - Actual. Altered bowel elimination

Infection of a diverticulum can result in diverticulitis. This occurs in 10-25% of persons with diverticulosis (NIDDK website). Tears in the colon leading to bleeding or perforations may occur, intestinal obstruction may occur (constipation or diarrhea does not rule this possibility out), peritonitis, abscess formation, retroperitoneal fibrosis, sepsis, and fistula formation. Infection of a diverticulum often occurs as ...

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Available over-the-counter, it is most commonly used in alleviating constipation, but can also be used to relieve indigestion and heartburn. According to MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia[1] milk of magnesia is useful against canker sores (aphthous ulcer). ...

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It is caused by weakness of the pelvic floor muscles and descending of the pelvic floor organs (uterus) - this is why the condition is most common among middle-aged to elderly women (women account for 85% of all reported conditions*). It is often accounted to chronic abdominal straining (notable in pregnancy, constipation) and anal sex. Additionally, infection with whipworm can weaken these muscles and cause rectal prolapse in children. See also:

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Common adverse drug reactions (ADRs) associated with the use of codeine include: Itching, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dry mouth, miosis, orthostatic hypotension, urinary retention and constipation. (Rossi, 2004) Tolerance to many of the effects of codeine develop with prolonged use, including therapeutic effects. The rate at which this occurs develops at different rates for different effects, with tolerance to the constipation-inducing effects developing particularly slowly for instance. A potentially serious ADR, as with other opioids, is respiratory depression. This depression is dose-related and is the mechanism for the ...

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Different asanas are recommeded by practioners to cure or prevent problems ranging from constipation to cancer. It is known to reduce stress and other mental worries. See Yoga (alternative medicine) ...

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The maintenance of a healthy balance of gut flora not only aids digestion and boosts the immune system but also prevents constipation, reduces insomnia and is believed to have beneficial impacts on stress-related illnesses. The improvement in normal gut function may also help to reduce the risks of colorectal cancer. Some strains of Lactobacillus acidophilus are documented to reduce cholesterol and improve LDL/HDL ratio. Additionally, the benefits of the Lactobacillus casei and rhamnosus strains found in popular drinks like Y ...

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Ehretism: System of healing originated by Prof. Arnold Ehret, who died in 1922. His books and booklets include The Definite Cure of Chronic Constipation, Mucusless Diet Healing System: A Scientific Method of Eating Your Way to Health (1970), Rational Fasting: A Scientific Method of Fasting Your Way to Health (1971; published in German in 1914), and The Story of My Life. The centerpiece of Ehretism is the mucusless diet.

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