Obstructive Defecation Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Chirag Global09 Oct, 2025Health

Obstructive Defecation Syndrome (ODS) is a type of functional constipation where the problem lies in stool evacuation rather than stool formation. In simple terms, the intestines may be functioning normally, but the body struggles to expel stool due to structural or functional blockages in the rectum or pelvic floor.