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  • Incontinence of Stool

    General Information
    Constipation is the slowing of bowel function. Bowel movements become less frequent. With constipation, people also strain at the time of the bowel movement, pass hard dry stools, and have the sensation of an incomplete bowel movement. Some people also experience an urge to have a bowel movement but are unable to carry it through. Many people will have only one or two of these symptoms.
  • Severe Constipation with Impaction

    General Information Few things are as disturbing to patients and caregivers alike as an inability to control bowel movements and remain continent. ...