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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for Defecation
  1. Anal fissure - series (image) 
    ... of the rectum through which passes stool during defecation. The anal sphincter is a critical mechanism for ... muscle to relax. Anal fissures cause pain during defecation and bleeding from the anus.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100154_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Constipation - self-care 
    ... chap 127. Koyle MA, Lorenzo AJ. Management of defecation disorders. In: Partin AW, Dmochowski RR, Kavoussi LR, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000120.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Tetanus 
    ... foot spasms Irritability Swallowing difficulty Uncontrolled urination or defecation
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000615.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Vaginal cysts 
    ... pelvic pressure or have difficulty with urination or defecation.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001509.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Elimination patterns 
    ... chap 110. Koyle MA, Lorenzo AJ. Management of defecation disorders. In: Partin AW, Dmochowski RR, Kavoussi LR, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002361.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Rotavirus antigen test 
    The test involves normal defecation.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003349.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Anal sphincter anatomy (image) 
    ... anal sphincter are used in the process of defecation.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9629.htm - Medical Encyclopedia