Fecal impaction

Fecal impaction is when poop gets stuck in your pooper and won't come out. Our body makes poop when we eat food and it goes through our intestines. Sometimes if we don't go poop for a few days, the poop can get really hard and dry. This is where the trouble starts!

When poop gets stuck, it can make it hard to go poop at all. It can be super uncomfortable and even painful. It can also make it hard to eat or feel like you have no appetite. You might feel bloated or have a belly ache. In some cases, you might even have to go to the doctor to get some help to remove the poop blockage.

So, it's important to listen to our body and go poop when we need to. We can do this by eating healthy foods and drinking lots of water. Sometimes, if we're feeling blocked up, we can eat foods that help us go poop like prunes or lots of fiber. But if we're feeling really stuck, we might need a grownup to help us get things moving again so we can feel better!