Expert Video - What are the symptoms of dyssynergic defecation?

Gastroenterologist Dr. Satish Rao discusses what to tell your doctor about your constipation symptoms. Learn about the main symptom that tells your doctor you may have dyssynergic defecation, why you may still be constipated if you have frequent bowel movements, and the telltale sign of dyssynergic defecation related to laxatives and other constipation medications.

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Section: Dyssynergic Defecation

Animation - Understanding Dyssynergic Defecation

Slide Show - Understanding Dyssynergic Defecation

Other Dyssynergic Defecation Animations

Animation - Understanding Dyssynergic Defecation

Expert Videos

1. What is dyssynergic defecation, and what causes it?

2. What are the symptoms of dyssynergic defecation?

3. What are the risk factors for dyssynergic defecation?

4. How is dyssynergic defecation diagnosed?

5. How is dyssynergic defecation managed and treated?

Other Sections in this Module:

Advances in Dyssynergic Defecation

Other Modules:

Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C)

Chronic Constipation (CC)

Opioid-Induced Constipation (OIC)

Patient Stories

This educational activity has been developed by the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders and Mechanisms in Medicine Inc.

This activity is supported by independent educational grants from AbbVie, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals and Takeda.

This website is part of the Animated Patient^® series developed by Mechanisms in Medicine Inc., to provide highly visual formats of learning for patients to improve their understanding, make informed decisions, and partner with their healthcare professionals for optimal outcomes.