Fecal Impaction Causes and Consequences

10. Potential Complications

Fecal impaction can progress in severity. The obstruction can lead to irritation of the intestinal lining, which can cause bouts of fecal incontinence involving the leakage of mucous and feces.  In cases where the bowel perforates the intestines, people with the condition face the risk of blood infection from the many pathogenic bacteria living in the intestines. Such situations require immediate medical attention to reduce the risk of death.