Urgency to defecate
Symptoms
Related diseases
The urgent need to defecate causes a sudden, strong urge to have a bowel movement, often with little warning. This symptom can result from various conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, infections, or chronic inflammation of the intestines. It may lead to anxiety and fear of accidents, affecting daily activities and quality of life.
Source | Author Doctor Nikas Samuolis, reviewed by Prof. Virginijus Šapoka | Vilnius University | Faculty of Medicine | Head of the Department of Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Oncology