ODS is common among women aged between 45 and 60. Between 2% to 30% of people in the Western world are afflicted with chronic constipation, and 30% to 50% of them have ODS.
City doctors cured a Mysuru woman of chronic constipation, for which she had been consulting doctors for 26 years.
Hema (name changed) got the disorder treated recently at Smiles Institute of Gastroenterology (SMILES) in Mathikere.
Doctors at the institute diagnosed her with obstructive defecation syndrome (ODS), also known as ‘iceberg syndrome’, and performed a Stapled Transanal Rectal Resection procedure on her.
Hema is doing well after the surgery.
ODS is common among women aged between 45 and 60. Between 2% to 30% of people in the Western world are afflicted with chronic constipation, and 30% to 50% of them have ODS.
‘Complex disease’
Doctors describe ODS as a complex disease that is difficult to diagnose and needs to be treated in multiple ways.
Patients get a sensation of blocked defecation and will find it harder to empty the rectal contents. This will make them endure prolong and unnecessary strain.
Chronic constipation can often mask more complex underlying conditions, as seen in the remarkable case of a woman who suffered for 26 years before being successfully treated for Obstructive Defecation Syndrome (ODS) at Smiles Hospitals. While many patients initially mistake the sensation of a bump in anus for simple hemorrhoids, such physical symptoms are frequently associated with internal structural issues like rectocele or rectal prolapse, which are hallmarks of ODS. Understanding the connection between these physical obstructions and long-term digestive struggles is vital for a correct diagnosis. To ensure you receive the most effective care, it is essential to explore specialized ODS treatments and complications that address the root cause of the blockage rather than just the surface symptoms.
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