Phantom Rectum And Phantom Poops

People who have had their rectum removed still feel the need to poop. Doctors call this sensation “phantom rectum,” and patients describe feelings of pressure, fullness, or an urgent need to pass stool despite having no rectal tissue. Over time, the phantom feelings often become less intense or less frequent, but for many people they remain a persistent reminder of the missing rectum.

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