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2. Neurogenic bowel dysfunction - Wikipedia

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   This means the nerve signals are interrupted and are slower. This causes muscle contractions to be irregular and fewer, resulting in an increased colon transit time. [12] The feces stay in the colon for a longer period of time, meaning that more water is absorbed. This leads to harder stools and therefore increases the symptoms of constipation.

3. Fecal incontinence - Wikipedia

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   By regularly emptying the bowel using transanal irrigation, controlled bowel function is often re-established to a high degree in patients with bowel incontinence and/or constipation. This enables control over the time and place of evacuation and the development of a consistent bowel routine. [56]

4. Gastrocolic reflex - Wikipedia

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   The gastrocolic reflex or gastrocolic response is a physiological reflex that controls the motility, or peristalsis, of the gastrointestinal tract following a meal. It involves an increase in motility of the colon consisting primarily of giant migrating contractions, in response to stretch in the stomach following ingestion and byproducts of digestion entering the small intestine. [1]

5. The #1 Habit to Break to Poop Better, According to ... - AOL

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   Eat More Fiber. Eating fiber can help you poop—and all our experts recommend it. Dietary fiber can help you have more regular bowel movements and make bowel movements softer and easier to pass ...

6. Obstructed defecation - Wikipedia

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   Normal definitions of functional constipation include infrequent bowel movements and hard stools. In contrast, ODS may occur with frequent bowel movements and even with soft stools, [ 20 ] and the colonic transit time may be normal (unlike slow transit constipation ), but delayed in the rectum and sigmoid colon .

7. Have you ever had a 'ghost poop'? Here's what that says ... - AOL

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   Pelvic floor dysfunction, rectal nerve issues, and weakened anal sphincter muscles can also impact continence, or our control over bowel movements, and how much stool or residue is left behind ...