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  2. Spinal stenosis - Wikipedia

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    Any of the factors below may cause the spaces in the spine to narrow. Spinal ligaments can thicken (ligamenta flava) [24] [25] Bone spurs develop on the bone and into the spinal canal or foraminal openings; Intervertebral discs may bulge or herniate into the canal or foraminal openings [26] Degenerative disc disease causes narrowing of the ...

  3. Neurogenic bowel dysfunction - Wikipedia

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    This neurological problem can also result in reduced sensation of rectal filling and weakness of the anal sphincter because of weak muscular contraction so can cause stool leakage. [12] In patients with multiple sclerosis, constipation and fecal incontinence often coexist, and they can be acute, chronic or intermittent due to the fluctuating ...

  4. Lumbar spinal stenosis - Wikipedia

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    Spinal stenosis may also affect the cervical or thoracic region, in which case it is known as cervical spinal stenosis or thoracic spinal stenosis. Lumbar spinal stenosis can cause pain in the low back or buttocks, abnormal sensations, and the absence of sensation (numbness) in the legs, thighs, feet, or buttocks, or loss of bladder and bowel ...

  5. Obstructed defecation - Wikipedia

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    Other types of surgical procedure for recurrent anal fissures, abscesses and anal fistulae may cause anal stenosis. Other causes include Crohn's disease, radiotherapy, removal of perianal skin lesions e.g. in Paget disease or Bowen disease, tuberculosis, actinomycosis, lymphogranuloma, anal and rectal cancers and developmental abnormalities of ...

  6. Bowel obstruction - Wikipedia

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    Depending on the level of obstruction, bowel obstruction can present with abdominal pain, abdominal distension, and constipation.Bowel obstruction may be complicated by dehydration and electrolyte abnormalities due to vomiting; respiratory compromise from pressure on the diaphragm by a distended abdomen, or aspiration of vomitus; bowel ischemia or perforation from prolonged distension or ...

  7. Abdominal angina - Wikipedia

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    In addition, stenosis of the inferior mesenteric artery was very severe. Abdominal angina is caused by obstruction or stenosis of the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA), celiac trunk, or superior mesenteric artery (SMA). [4] More than 95% of abdominal angina is caused by stenosis of the splanchnic arteries due to local atherosclerosis.