24/11/2025
• Obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS)
- is a condition characterized by the inability to completely empty the bowels, often requiring excessive straining, and may involve a feeling of blockage or incomplete evacuation.
It is a form of functional constipation caused by physical or muscular issues in the pelvic floor, a**s, or rectum.
• Symptoms can include-
hard stools,
pain,
need for manual maneuvers to have a bowel movement.