Top 10 Symptoms of Dyssynergic Defecation (Anismus): Navigating the Less-Talked-About Bowel Disorder

3. Extended Toilet Sessions: The Unwanted Ritual

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Extended Toilet Sessions The Unwanted Ritual
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For most, bathroom trips are quick. For anismus sufferers, it’s an extended ritual. What should be minutes extends to much more. It’s not by choice but by necessity.

The elongated duration isn’t mere procrastination. It’s the body’s struggle. The uncoordinated muscle activity strikes again. Stools move, but at a painfully slow pace. The process becomes tedious, affecting one’s daily schedule.

With prolonged sessions come other concerns. Sitting for long isn’t just tiring. It poses risks. Hemorrhoids. Anal fissures. These conditions can arise. Not to mention the mental exhaustion. Every session feels like a marathon.(3)

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