How to treat fecal stones

Fecal stones are common in elderly and frail patients who are bedridden for a long time and have a history of constipation. The main reason for the formation is the chemical reaction between certain substances in food and gastrointestinal fluid, forming a lumpy substance. If no intestinal obstruction is formed when fecal stones appear in the intestine, conservative treatment such as laxative and defecation enemas can be given, and moderate activity. The diet should be mainly liquid, avoiding dry, hard and cold food, which can be expelled by itself. Once a fecal stone causes acute intestinal obstruction, it is necessary to go to a regular hospital for gastrointestinal surgery or general surgery, and decide whether to perform surgery immediately under the comprehensive assessment of a specialist. Most of the surgical procedures are intestinal wall lithotomy or intestinal resection, intestinal anastomosis and, if necessary, colostomy. In conclusion, there is no need to panic after the occurrence of intestinal fecal stones, and do not believe in prescriptions.