Dyssynergic defecation and constipation

Sigrid S. Young; Scott Smukalla; Satish S.C. Rao

doi:10.1016/B978-0-443-13911-6.00032-3

Dyssynergic defecation and constipation

Sigrid S. Young, Scott Smukalla, Satish S.C. Rao

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Abstract

Constipation is common in Western countries, with an average prevalence of 15% in the general population. It negatively impacts quality of life and is one of the leading causes of medical consultation. Most patients with constipation respond to dietary alterations and fiber supplementation. Those who do not respond to these measures fall into a diagnostic category referred to as chronic idiopathic constipation, which encompasses evacuation disorders. Over one-third of patients with chronic constipation have an evacuation disorder, and of these, most have dyssynergic defecation. Dyssynergic defecation is also known as anismus, pelvic floor dyssynergia, obstructive defecation, paradoxical puborectalis contraction, pelvic outlet obstruction, or spastic pelvic floor syndrome.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Handbook of Gastrointestinal Motility and Disorders of Gut-Brain Interactions, Second Edition
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	277-291
Number of pages	15
ISBN (Electronic)	9780443139116
ISBN (Print)	9780443139109
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-13911-6.00032-3
State	Published - Jan 1 2023
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Digital maneuvers for evacuation
Dyssynergia
Dyssynergic defecation
Excessive straining
Hard stools
Incomplete evacuation
Infrequent defecation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Agricultural and Biological Sciences
General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

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