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Constipation--some provocative thoughts.

A Shafik

    Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology
    |June 1, 1991
    PubMed
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    Constipation involves various manifestations, with strainodynia characterized by excessive straining. New methods like fecoflowmetry aid in diagnosing these complex anorectal disorders.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology and Proctology
    • Physiology of Defecation

    Background:

    • Constipation is a complex condition with diverse definitions and presentations.
    • The levator ani muscle and anorectal reflexes are crucial for defecation.
    • Strainodynia, excessive straining, is categorized into band, diet, and levator types based on underlying pathophysiology.

    Discussion:

    • Band strainodynia involves a rectal neck fibrous band and elevated pressure.
    • Diet strainodynia is linked to low stool weight/frequency and internal anal sphincter fibrosis.
    • Levator strainodynia results from levator dysfunction causing defecation obstruction.

    Key Insights:

    • Idiopathic oligofecorrhea (infrequent defecation) exhibits distinct stages: deep/everted intersphincteric groove and cone anus.
    • Fecoflowmetry is introduced as a novel quantitative method for investigating anorectal disorders.
    • Abnormal fecal flow parameters or curve configurations indicate defecation dysfunction.

    Outlook:

    • Further research into the specific mechanisms of each strainodynia subtype is warranted.
    • Fecoflowmetry has the potential to standardize the diagnosis and assessment of defecation disorders.
    • Understanding these distinct manifestations can lead to more targeted therapeutic strategies.

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