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Last Updated: 20th May 2024

What medical term is used for vomiting feces in medicine?

feA*cal vomA*itA*ing
(fA’kAl vom’it-ing) Vomitus characterized by the appearance or odor feces, which can be a sign of distal small-bowel obstruction or colonic obstruction. Synonym(s): copremesis, faecal vomiting, stercoraceous vomiting.



What is the proper name for vomiting feces?

Fecal vomiting refers to vomiting in which the material vomited has fecal origin. This is common in gastrojejunocolic fistula or intestinal obstruction in the stomach. Fecal vomiting is caused by intestinal obstruction.

How do you treat vomiting? Treatment options

  1. Laxatives. An oral laxative is the first treatment for fecal impurity.
  2. Manual removal. Your doctor will manually remove your colon if a laxative, suppository or other treatment fails to unblock it.
  3. Enema.
  4. Water irrigation.

It is possible to vomit feces.

Fecal vomiting can occur in severe constipation cases where the colon is full of feces. It is made up of liquid from the small intestinale. This liquid is ejected with the aid of powerful, reverse contractions in the muscles of the small intestine.

Is it possible to die by holding on to your poop?

It is possible to experience slight straining, bleeding, and even tears. I have never heard of anyone being killed by holding poop. However, adults who do so voluntarily will experience impaction.