Fecal impaction occurs when a mass of dry, hard stool becomes lodged in the rectum, usually in individuals who have been constipated for an extended period of time (UMMC 2015a)
The decline in Bacteroidetes impairs intestinal barrier function and exacerbates systemic inflammation, while the reduction in Firmicutes leads to an accumulation of TMAO precursors, which promote cardiac injury
GLP-1 plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar levels and appetite
CNS GLP-1 regulation of peripheral glucose homeostasis
Mou S, Zhou M, Li Y, Wang J, Yuan Q, Xiao P, et al
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