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Fecal Impaction : Complications

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Complications could include:
Vagus nerve stimulation, causing cardiac irregularities with possible fainting or weakness, is the most serious potential complication. However, rectal bleeding, the result of trauma to the bowel mucosa, can also occur.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Crohn''s disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease(IBD), which involves ongoing(chronic) inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Crohn''s-related inflammation usually affects the intestines, but may occur anywhere from the mouth to the end...
Source:ADAM
Date:February 20, 2008
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