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fecal impaction

/ˈfiːkəl ɪmˈpækʃən/

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/ˈfiːkəl ɪmˈpækʃən/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, при котором твердая, сухая масса кала застревает в толстой кишке или прямой кишке и не может выйти естественным путем, часто требующее медицинского вмешательства.

A medical condition in which a hard, dry mass of stool becomes lodged in the colon or rectum and cannot be passed naturally, often requiring medical intervention.

  1. Medical conditionC1formal

    A condition where a hard, dry mass of stool becomes stuck in the rectum or colon, preventing normal bowel movements.

    ruМедицинское состояние

    • The patient was diagnosed with fecal impaction after complaining of severe abdominal pain.
    • Elderly individuals are at higher risk for fecal impaction due to reduced mobility.
    • Treatment for fecal impaction often involves manual disimpaction or enemas.