What Are the Symptoms of Dyssynergic Constipation?
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- 07 Sep 2022
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Constipation is when you don’t poop as often as usual or strain when you do. It can be caused by a number of things such as a diet without enough fiber or certain medications, but it can also result from disruptions to your everyday routine.
About half of people who are chronically constipated have what’s known as dyssynergic constipation.
When everything is working correctly, the muscles in your pelvic floor help to hold organs like your bladder or uterus in place while the muscles lower down in your abdomen push poop through. With dyssynergic constipation, the muscles don’t work together properly and the result is dyssynergic defecation — improper clearing of the bowels.
Read on to learn more about the symptoms of dyssynergic constipation, as well as its causes and what you can do to remedy it.
Symptoms of dyssynergic constipation
People with dyssynergic constipation are unable to have bowel movements on a regular basis, usually defined as three or more times a week. You may also have to strain to poop, pass hard stools, or feel full even after pooping.
Some people even have to use their fingers to help things along, either by inserting them in the anus or pressing on their vagina, a technique known as vaginal splinting
How is dyssynergic constipation different from other types of constipation?
Dyssynergic constipation refers specifically to when the muscles in your pelvic floor don’t work properly with the ones around your anus and rectum to help move poop along.
Other types of constipation can be caused by a diet low in fiber or certain medications, such as some pain relievers.
For some people, the inability to poop comes along with pregnancy, old age, inactivity, or dehydration. Stress or disruptions to your everyday schedule, like traveling or job changes, can also affect the routine of your bowel movements. Read More...
