What is Fecal Incontinence?
Fecal incontinence is not being able to control bowel movements. Stool (feces) leaks from the rectum without warning. Fecal incontinence ranges from an occasional leakage of stool while passing gas to a complete loss of bowel control.
What Causes Fecal Incontinence?
Several factors affect the ability to regulate bowel movement:
- Muscle damage
- Nerve damage:
- Childbirth
- Spinal cord injury
- Stroke
- Multiple sclerosis
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Hemorrhoids
- Older Age
- Surgery
- Rectal Prolapse
- Rectocele
What are the Symptoms of Fecal Incontinence?
Some of the common symptoms of fecal incontinence:
- Stool leaks out when passing gas.
- Stool leaks out due to physical activity/daily life exertions.
- Feeling like you have to go and not being able to make it to the bathroom in time.
- Stool is seen in the underwear after a normal bowel movement.
- There’s complete loss of bowel regulation
What is the Treatment for Fecal Incontinence?
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