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defecationor bowel movementElimination of feces from the digestive tract. Peristalsis moves feces through the colon to the rectum, where they stimulate the urge to defecate. The rectum shortens, pushing the feces into the anal canal, where internal and external sphincters allow them to be passed or retained. Chest, abdominal, and pelvic muscles are used to pass them. Long delay of defecation causes constipation and hardened feces. See also diarrhea, incontinence. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Most bowel movements go into the toilet directly, so EC-ing cloth-diaper users are mostly just dealing with pees. 12) Electrogalvanic stimulation also has been reported to be effective for the management of pelvic-floor dyssynergia by increasing rectal sensory function and improving the number of bowel movements each week. The Enemeez Plus formula contains benzocaine, a local anesthetic, for painful bowel movements and reduction of hyperreflexia. |
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