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Table 2 Renzi clinical DEFECATION DISORDERS Score

From: Does sequential balloon expulsion test improve the screening of defecation disorders?

Symptoms/score

0

1

2

3

4

Excessive straining

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Usually

Always

Incomplete rectal evacuation

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Usually

Always

Use of enemas/laxatives

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Usually

Always

Vaginal/Perineal digital pressure

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Usually

Always

Abdominal discomfort/pain

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Usually

Always

  1. Never, never; rarely, < 1/month; sometimes, < 1/week, ≥ 1/month; usually, < 1/day; ≥ 1/week; always, ≥ 1/day