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

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

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

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

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

or by laparoscopy. An enterocele may also obstruct the rectum, leading to symptoms of obstructed defecation. Enteroceles can form after treatment for...

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...

occurs in a small minority of persons with chronic constipation or obstructed defecation. Spinal cord lesions and neurological disorders such as Parkinson's...

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...

(prolapses) into the lower pelvic cavity. This can obstruct the rectum and cause symptoms of obstructed defecation. The phenomenon is caused by a weak section...