ภาวะท้องผูกและลำไส้ใหญ่ขยายตัว

Key Facts

• Colon can store several weeks' worth of stool normally
• Straining can indicate constipation OR large intestinal diarrhea
• Human enemas can be toxic to pets — never use without veterinary guidance
• Common causes: hair ingestion, foreign material, pelvic fractures, enlarged prostate
• Lactulose, Miralax, cisapride, bisacodyl used for treatment
• High-fiber vs low-residue diets both have roles in management
• Subtotal colectomy (surgery) for refractory megacolon