Doctors use several methods to remove stool, depending on the situation, but one method is called digital disimpaction.
Digital Disimpaction for Stool Removal
One way doctors remove stool is through digital disimpaction. This method is used when a person has a fecal impaction, which is a large, hard mass of stool stuck in the rectum.
- A healthcare provider will use a gloved and lubricated finger to manually break up the stool and remove it from the rectum.
- This provides quick relief from severe constipation and fecal impaction. (06-Sept-2023)
Essentially, the doctor manually removes the stool from the rectum using a gloved finger. This process helps alleviate discomfort and resolve the impaction.
