Rectal outlet dysfunction

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What is rectal outlet dysfunction?

Rectal Outlet Dysfunction is defined as the incoordination of the muscles of the pelvic floor during attempted evacuation. Although most patients have normal colonic transit, stool is not expelled when it reaches the rectum, which contributes to prolonged or excessive straining and discomfort.

Common symptoms reported by people with rectal outlet dysfunction

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Nothing reported yet
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Buspirone Hydroxyzine Meditation
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Buspirone Disability benefits Religion
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Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) Massage Therapy Meditation
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Buspirone Disability benefits Rest breaks
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for rectal outlet dysfunction

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Compare treatments taken by people with rectal outlet dysfunction

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Who has rectal outlet dysfunction on PatientsLikeMe?

  • 0 new patients joined this month
  • 5 say rectal outlet dysfunction is their primary condition
Age
Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 1
40s 1
50s 2
60s 2
70+ 2
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom Proportion # of patients
0-19 years 0
20-29 years 0
30-39 years 1
40-49 years 0
50-59 years 0
60-69 years 0
70+ years 0

Distribution of sex

Sex
Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 4
Female 8
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status Proportion # of patients
Diagnosed 2
Not Diagnosed 0
These charts show data from rectal outlet dysfunction patients who have completed their condition history
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