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• Stool softeners
  == Stool Softeners == ...nown as '''[[emollient laxatives]]''', are substances that help soften the stool and increase its water content to facilitate easier passage through the dig
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• Bloody stool
  == Bloody Stool == '''Bloody stool''' (/ˈblʌdi/ /stuːl/), also known as [[hematochezia]], is a medical cond
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• Blood in the stool
  '''Blood in the Stool''' (pronunciation: /blʌd ɪn ðə stuːl/) ...rom the Old English "blōd", which is akin to the Old High German "bluot". "Stool" is derived from the Old English "stōl", which is akin to the Old High Ger
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• Cathartic
  ...ns or surgery. They work by increasing the water content and volume of the stool, which helps to stimulate bowel movements. ...k-forming laxatives]]: These work by absorbing water to form a soft, bulky stool.
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• Pelvic exenteration
  ...rectum, and bladder and create stomata (openings) through which urine and stool pass out of the body. In women, the cervix, vagina, ovaries, and nearby lym ...rectum, and bladder and create stomata (openings) through which urine and stool pass out of the body. In women, the cervix, vagina, ovaries, and nearby lym
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• Straight colorectal anastomosis
  ...iffers from the colorectal J-pouch anastomosis because a pouch for storing stool is not made from the colon before it is attached to the rectum  ...iffers from the colorectal J-pouch anastomosis because a pouch for storing stool is not made from the colon before it is attached to the rectum {{dictionary
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• Intestinal obstruction
  ...caused by a torsion of the bowel, hernias, inflammation, scar tissue from surgery, and certain types of cancer, such as stomach, colon, and ovarian cancer.  ...caused by a torsion of the bowel, hernias, inflammation, scar tissue from surgery, and certain types of cancer, such as stomach, colon, and ovarian cancer. T
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• Hirschsprung
  ...[Colon (anatomy)|colon]] or large intestine, causing problems with passing stool. The condition is present at birth and is often diagnosed in infancy, altho The disease is named after the Danish physician [[Harald Hirschsprung]], who first described the condi
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• Stercoral ulcer
  ...lcer is a pressure ulcer that forms on the wall of the colon when hardened stool (fecaloma) persistently presses against the mucosa. This pressure can lead ...ral ulcer can vary, but often include abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, and changes in bowel habits. In severe cases, symptoms of peritonitis, such as severe a
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• Obstructed defecation
  ...ckage in the [[rectum]] or [[anus]], preventing or making it difficult for stool to pass through. This condition can be caused by a variety of factors, incl * Difficulty or inability to pass stool
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• Chronic constipation
  ...ɒnstɪˈpeɪʃən/) is a common condition where a person has difficulty passing stool or experiences infrequent bowel movements over a prolonged period of time. * Difficulty passing stool
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• Rectal bleeding
  ...y the passage of red or maroon blood from the [[anus]], often mixed with [[stool]] or [[clot]]s. The pronunciation of the term is /ˈrɛktəl ˈbliːdɪŋ/. Symptoms of rectal bleeding can include bright red blood in the stool, maroon-colored stools, and stools that contain bright red blood. Other sym
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• Pneumatosis
  ...oms include [[abdominal pain]], [[diarrhea]], [[bloating]], and [[blood in stool]]. In severe cases, it may lead to [[intestinal obstruction]] or [[perforat ...t options may include [[antibiotics]], [[hyperbaric oxygen therapy]], or [[surgery]].
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• Intussusception
  ...of intussusception may include [[abdominal pain]], [[vomiting]], [[bloody stool]], and [[lethargy]]. In some cases, a lump may be felt in the abdomen. The ...to place. This is usually done using a barium or air enema. In some cases, surgery may be required.
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• J-pouch colorectal anastomosis
  ...2- to 4-inch section of the colon is formed into a J-shaped pouch to hold stool until it can be passed {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicin
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• Pancolitis
  ...tis can vary, but often include [[abdominal pain]], [[diarrhea]], [[bloody stool]], [[weight loss]], and [[fatigue]]. In severe cases, it can lead to [[dehy ...nd diagnostic tests such as [[colonoscopy]] or [[biopsy]]. Blood tests and stool tests may also be used to rule out other conditions.
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• Ascariasis
  ...e presence of Ascaris eggs. In some cases, the worms may be visible in the stool. ...medications, such as [[albendazole]] or [[mebendazole]]. In severe cases, surgery may be required to remove the worms.
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• Melena
  ...the [[small intestine]] known as the [[duodenum]]. The black color of the stool is due to the digestion of blood by the stomach acid and enzymes, which tur ...cal occult blood test]]: This test checks for hidden (occult) blood in the stool.
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• Obstipation
  Obstipation is a condition where an individual is unable to pass stool or gas. It is often caused by a complete blockage of the [[intestine]], als ...loating, nausea, and vomiting. In some cases, the inability to pass gas or stool may be accompanied by a lack of appetite and a swollen abdomen.
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• Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome
  ...f incomplete evacuation. In some cases, mucus or pus may be present in the stool. ...ude dietary changes, medications to soften the stool, and in severe cases, surgery.
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