Understanding Dyssynergic Defecation

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This animation provides an overview of dyssynergic defecation, including symptoms, causes, and how it is diagnosed and treated. You can learn about different tests for dyssynergic defecation, including manometry, balloon expulsion tests, defecography, and colon transit tests. You can also learn about the role of biofeedback in training people to develop healthy bowel movement patterns. If you think dyssynergic defecation might be causing your constipation, ask your healthcare provider about it.

0:00 Introduction
0:08 What is dyssynergic defecation?
0:40 What are the symptoms of dyssynergic defecation?
0:56 What causes dyssynergic defecation?
1:29 How do healthcare providers diagnose dyssynergic defecation?
1:44 Tests for dyssynergic defecation: Manometry
2:01 Tests for dyssynergic defecation: Balloon expulsion test
2:27 Tests for dyssynergic defecation: Colon transit test or marker test
3:14 How biofeedback works
3:34 How long does biofeedback take to work?
4:03 Questions for your healthcare provider