Defecation is the natural and essential process of having a bowel movement. It is the body’s way of getting rid of waste material. Sometimes, there may be complications with the defecation reflex.

There are many potential causes of an impaired defecation reflex, and each has a different treatment. However, if a person doesn’t have an adequate defecation reflex, they are prone to ...

Unfortunately, defecation reflex does not always work as we want it to be. We spoke to Dr. Sumeet Nigam, General Physician at Sahara Hospital, Lucknow to know conditions that could affect this ...

Myenteric defecation reflex-It is the process when there is increasing peristalsis and stool moves towards rectum. Eventually you get urge to defecate at most points. Defecation Reflux Symptoms ...

KnowHOW team explains: The defecation reflex is a complex procedure which begins when the pressure in the terminal part of the colon reaches between 2.5 and 6.5 per cent of atmospheric pressure. It is ...