what is a sign of fecal impaction?
Common symptoms of fecal impaction. Common symptoms of fecal impaction include: 1  Abdominal pain or cramping. 2  Abdominal swelling, distension or bloating. 3  Back pain. 4  Blood-streaked stools. 5  Change in bowel habits. 6  Diarrhea (can be explosive). 7  Difficulty urinating. 8  Fecal incontinence (inability to control stools).