Question 1

what is fecal incontinence a risk factor for?

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Fecal incontinence is a risk factor for::   Urinary incontinence, Overactive Bladder, Urge incontinence, Stress bladder Incontinence.

Question 2

what products work best for fecal incontinence?

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Full evaluation: Inestigation includes anal manometry and ultrasound prior to deciding on treatment ptions.

Question 3

what could cause fecal incontinence while jogging?

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Depends: As a doctor, any complaint of fecal incontinence is always a cause for great concern so the simple answer here is it is best take this to a doctor for a peronal exam and evaluation.  Now, some folks might, as a result vigorous physical activity develop a more urgent need to defecate and be normal, but true incontinence of stool is a bothersome symptom and i'd recommend you see a doctor.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: fecal incontinence?

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Loosing feces: It means loosing feces without being able to control lt. there are many conditions that cause it. A thorough medical evaluation is needed to assess its cause.

Question 5

what are some of the risk factors for getting fecal incontinence?

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The risk factors for getting Fecal incontinence include::   Constipation, Diabetes, Episiotomy, Forceps delivery, Hemorrhoids, Hirschsprung disease, Mental disorder, Multiple sclerosis, Rectal prolapse.

Question 6

what to do if i'm in my early 20's and i have fecal incontinence. how do i fix it?

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See a doctor: I would follow up with a urogynecologist or colorectal surgeon for a full evaluation.  Fecal incontinence can occur because of damage to the sphincter muscle or from nerve disorder.  In the meantime, try increasing fiber in diet or with supplements. Sometimes a more firm stool is easier to hold in.  Look for Butterfly pad at Target or Walmart, pad made for fecal incont.

Question 7

can flax seed cause fecal incontinence?

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Not: unless it causes constipation or obstipation

Question 8

what i encopresis vs fecal incontinence?

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But different: Both are similar but different.In etiology  fecal incontinence as seen in elderly nursing home patients , due to fecal impaction stool sweeps through. Encopreses is seen toilet trained kids  hold the stool willingly or unwillingly, empty at odd places, soils the cloths, could be psychological, or neurological, and possible to  to correct as they grow old.

Question 9

how come old people suffer fecal incontinence?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: Women suffer from incontinence more than men.  This is usually due to stretching of the pelvic floor with labor and damage from delivery or episiotomies.  Over time, the muscles become weaker, especially if they have severe constipation.  This can lead to prolapse (turning the rectum inside-out) and further damage to the sphincter muscles.  Many people have diverticulosis also.

Question 10

can valium (5mg/day) cause fecal incontinence?

Accepted Answer

Urinary incontinence: Has been described but i was unable to find reports of fecal incontinence with valium. Diarrhea or constipation are possible. Fecal incontinence can sometimes occur with severe diarrhea.

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