Most common symptoms You may have abdominal pain and your abdomen may be swollen. You may be able to feel a hard mass (the hardened stool) in your lower abdomen if you press it with your hand. If the hard stool is close to your anus, you may be able to feel the hard stool if you insert your finger inside.
How do you know if you have stuck poop?
What are the symptoms of fecal impaction?1liquid stool leaking from the rectum.2pain or discomfort in the abdomen.3abdominal bloating.4nausea or vomiting.5feeling the need to push.6a headache.7unintentional weight loss.8a feeling of fullness and not wanting to eat.
How can you tell the difference between a bowel obstruction and constipation?
Identifying Bowel Obstruction Symptoms Most people affected by a bowel obstruction are unable to pass gas or have a bowel movement, and may have a swollen abdomen. Infrequent bowel movements or hard stools usually do not indicate obstruction.
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