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Fecal Impaction : Tests

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Fecal impaction
The health care provider will examine your stomach area and rectum. The rectal exam will reveal a hard mass of dry stool in the rectum.
Source:ADAM
Date:January 24, 2009
Fecal Impaction Removal
Expected results will be the removal of the hardened stool from the patient's rectum, making the patient much more comfortable.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health

Specific Tests Articles

Digital rectal exam
A digital rectal exam is an examination of the lower rectum. The doctor uses a gloved, lubricated finger to check for abnormalities.The doctor will first examine the outside of the anus for hemorrhoids or fissures.
Source:ADAM
Date:March 8, 2008
Rectal Examination
Rectal examination or digital rectal examination(DRE) is performed by means of inserting a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum and palpating(feeling) for lumps.DRE is used as a screening tool to locate rectal cancer and prostate cancer. It i...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Digital Rectal Examination
The digital rectal examination(DRE) is a routine part of the physical examination and includes manual examination of the rectum, anus and, in men, the prostate.The purpose of the digital rectal examination is to identify lesions within the rectum ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Physical examination
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
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