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Pediatric bowel dysfunctions consist of constipation and fecal incontinence (FI). Estimates of constipation in the general pediatric population range from 0.3 to 8%, with boys and girls equally affected. According to van den Berg et al, up to 30 percent of children suffer from constipation and account for approximately 3% to 5% of all visits…
Rectocele is a type of prolapse that involves a bulging of the rectum into the posterior wall of the vagina. Patients with rectocele may present with a variety of symptoms. The often report defecatory problems, such as obstructed or incomplete defecation, needing to splint to evacuate the rectum or fecal incontinence. Many also report pain…
According to the National Institute of Health, roughly 60 to 70 million Americans are affected by digestive diseases. Most people experience the discomfort of constipation at some point in their lives. Roughly four million Americans have frequent constipation, the most common GI complaint. Bowel health is often a good indicator of your overall health. Bowel…