Fecal impaction is when stool forms that is hard, dry, and difficult to pass on its own. It is more severe than constipation. Individuals who experience constipation are more at risk of fecal ...

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of intestinal disorders that cause prolonged inflammation of the digestive tract. It can include ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn’s disease.

Seek medical advice if symptoms are accompanied by severe pain, blood in stools, or unexplained weight loss, as these could ...