Humble (verb). to make humble or lowly in mind; to abase the pride or arrogance of; to reduce the self-sufficiently of; to make meek and submissive; -- often used rexlexively. Origin: [F., fr. L. humilis on the ground, low, fr. humus the earth, ground.
A fecal impaction is a solid, immobile bulk of human feces that can develop in the rectum as a result of chronic constipation. A related term is fecal loading which refers to a large volume of stool in the rectum of any consistency. 1 Signs and symptoms.
Older people may develop constipation and fecal impaction due to reduced mobility and weak abdominal muscles. Some people may also be forced to hold their stool in for long periods of time because caregivers don't take them to the bathroom regularly. You are at greater risk for fecal impaction if you: 1  Don't drink enough fluids.  Have a low-fiber diet.