Obstructed defecation syndrome (abbreviated as ODS, with many synonymous terms) is a major cause of functional constipation (primary constipation), of...

mechanism of the obstructed defecation is by telescoping of the intussusceptum, occluding the rectal lumen during attempted defecation. One study analysed...

types of defecation postures to defecate: squatting and sitting. People use the squatting postures when using squat toilets or when defecating in the open...

Anismus or dyssynergic defecation is the failure of normal relaxation of pelvic floor muscles during attempted defecation. It can occur in both children...

Defecography (also known as proctography, defecating/defecation proctography, evacuating/evacuation proctography or dynamic rectal examination) is a type...

tenesmus is a feeling of incomplete defecation. It is the sensation of inability or difficulty to empty the bowel at defecation, even if the bowel contents have...

females), between the rectum and the vagina. This can obstruct the rectum and cause obstructed defecation syndrome. Sigmoidocele may be internal if it is only...

stricture" is used. Possible symptoms include: Obstructed defecation (chronic difficulty during defecation) which may sometimes turn into obstipation (severe...

intussusception), and sometimes other conditions such as rectocele, obstructed defecation syndrome, or solitary rectal ulcer syndrome. The rectum is fixed...

of cases of rectocele. Rectocele can be a cause of symptoms of obstructed defecation. Rectoceles result from the weakening of the pelvic floor also called...