Question 1

what are the causes of fecal incontinence?

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Disrupted or weak: Anal sphincter but also diarrhea or ibs   unfortunately people wait until the muscle gets to far gone to do much with. Sphincter repair, biofeedback and neuroma dilation r therapies now, but slings are in govt trials right now.

Question 2

what are the tests for fecal incontinence?

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Exam and history: Are the main things.  Ultrasound can be done but the anal sphincter is quite palpable and other tests are not usually needed.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of fecal incontinence?

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Involuntary leakage: The symptoms are highly distressing to most patients.  They can range from leakage on to the underwear of a small amount of liquid stool where a small stain is noted, to involuntary passage (with or without warning symptoms of rectal fullness or urgency) of larger amounts of liquid - or occasionally even solid - stool.  This can require a complete change of clothing and severe social limitations.

Question 4

what sort of disorder is fecal incontinence?

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Leakage: Fecal incontinence is when you have a bowel movement but can not make it to the bathroom on time. This can be caused by several things, including weakness of the muscles that control defecation, or nerve damage. A small amount is not uncommon in older folk.

Question 5

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 6

how does fecal incontinence affect daily life?

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Corks: More fiber in the diet.  Or metamucil.

Question 7

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 8

what could cause fecal incontinence while jogging?

Accepted Answer

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 9

what's fecal incontinence severity index questionnaire?

Accepted Answer

Assessment tool: Is a questionnaire used to determine type and severity of the problem.  It is an objective way to communicate a subjective problem. Ie, does the stool leakage only occur with loose stool or flatus or is it formed stool.

Question 10

what can lead to, or is associated with fecal incontinence?

Accepted Answer

The following cause or are associated with Fecal incontinence::   Constipation in children, Normal pressure hydrocephalus, Scleroderma, Constipation, Fecal incontinence.

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