A CAUSE OF DEATH FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL ...
BOWEL OR FECAL IMPACTION CAN CAUSE DEATH
Constipation is annoying and uncomfortable, but fecal or bowel impaction can be
life-threatening!
Definition: BOWEL OR FECAL IMPACTION is a mass of dry, hard stool that can’t be eliminated by a normal bowel movement. It often follows extended periods of constipation.
WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON SYMPTOMS?
• INTENSE need to have a bowel movement
• INABILITY to have a bowel movement
• ABDOMINAL DISTENTION (hard, swollen-appearing stomach)
• RECTAL PAIN
• STOMACH CRAMPS
• NAUSEA
• SOMETIMES WATERY DIARRHEA AROUND THE IMPACTION
WHAT ARE THE COMMON CAUSES OF BOWEL OR FECAL IMPACTION?
• INADEQUATE intake of fiber
• INADEQUATE amount to drink
• MEDICATIONS for pain or depression, or antacids
• EXCESSIVE use of laxatives and diuretics
• NOT BEING PHYSICALLY ACTIVE for a long period of time
• HEMORRHOIDS
• KIDNEY DISEASE
• CANCER
• HEART DISEASE
WHAT CAN SOMEONE DO TO AVOID BOWEL OR FECAL IMPACTION?
Unless otherwise directed by a health care professional:
• Drink plenty of water (aim for 6-8 glasses a day).
• Eat lots of high fiber foods (3-4 servings of whole grain bread or cereal a day, fruits and vegetables).
• Don’t use laxatives regularly without a prescription.
• Avoid long periods of time in bed if at all possible.
• Exercise regularly.
• Ask your doctor about the dangers of pain relievers, diuretics, and antidepressants.
• Consider a person constipated if they have fewer than 3 bowel movements a week and follow the doctor’s advice.
• If this is an ongoing problem keep a bowel chart; ask your doctor how to do this.
IF IT HAPPENS ~ HOW IS BOWEL OR FECAL IMPACTION TREATED?
• Use of enemas or manual removal by a QUALIFIED healthcare professional.
• Medications can be used to prevent reoccurrences.
• In rare cases, surgery may be necessary.
ENEMAS MAY CAUSE IRRITATION AND BLEEDING
AND SHOULD NOT BE USED UNLESS UNDER A DOCTOR’S CARE.
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