Description

Fecal impaction is a condition where a large mass of stool becomes stuck in the intestines, leading to a blockage. It can cause severe discomfort, abdominal pain, and other gastrointestinal symptoms if not treated promptly.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may use colloquial terms for fecal impaction, but it is important to stick to 'impactación fecal' in formal contexts. Be cautious of confusion with terms like 'constipación' or 'estreñimiento', which refer to less severe conditions.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was admitted with fecal impaction and required immediate medical intervention.

ES: El paciente fue admitido con impactación fecal y requirió intervención médica inmediata.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'impactación fecal' with 'estreñimiento'; misinterpreting symptoms associated with fecal impaction; using informal language instead of clinical terminology.