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.
How do members experience rectal outlet dysfunction?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with rectal outlet dysfunction*
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Proctitis
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*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.
Top treatments taken by people for rectal outlet dysfunction*
Who has rectal outlet dysfunction on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 3 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 6 | |
| 70+ | 6 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | |
| Female | 13 |
