Question 1

sudden loss of bowel control?

Accepted Answer

Lost bowel control: "minor incontinence" is partial soiling of occasional loss of loose or watery stool, while "major incontinence" is loss of control of stool of normal consistency. In minor incontinence, consider deficient internal sphicter tone due to trauma, rectal prolapse, prolapsing hemorrhoids, drug effects, fecal impaction (in elderly, neurologic disorders). Anal manometry testing with biofeedback may help.

Question 2

can you tell me about what would cause loss of bowel control?

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Depends: Loss of bowel control includes a lot of different patterns, from a little staining from a hemorrhoid to complete loss of bowel control due to sphincter trauma or nerve injury.  A little staining now and then is common from prolapsing hemorrhoids or leaking through a small fistula.  Major loss of control suggests trauma to the muscles (common after childbirth) or nerve dysfunction.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: loss of bowel control?

Accepted Answer

Lost bowel control: "minor incontinence" is partial soiling of occasional loss of loose or watery stool, while "major incontinence" is loss of control of stool of normal consistency. In minor incontinence, consider deficient internal sphicter tone due to trauma, rectal prolapse, prolapsing hemorrhoids, drug effects, fecal impaction (in elderly, neurologic disorders). Anal manometry testing with biofeedback may help.

Question 4

could too much anal be causing loss of bowel control?

Accepted Answer

Anything that: Damages anal sphincter can result in fecal incontinence.

Question 5

experiencing loss of bowel control during orgasm. what can we do?

Accepted Answer

Move bowels before: This is uncommon.  Do you have loss of bowel control or loss of gas normally?  If not, you may have very powerful contractions of your muscles around the rectum during orgasm.  Moving your bowels before sex may help (not like one always plans so far in advance!).  If it persists, you may wish to see a gastroenterologist to make sure there is no illness of the rectum.  Good luck!

Question 6

two times this summer i have had random loss of bowel control any ideas what would cause this?

Accepted Answer

Variable Reasons: Limited information makes a precise answer difficult. Possibilities include but are not limited to; pelvis floor muscle dysfunction - particularly if the writer is a female with a prior history of pregnancies, bacterial infection is less likely but possible, a specific food intolerance such as lactose or gluten products or other dietary intolerance. See your doctor for full analysis.

Question 7

is arachnoiditis a disabling disease? can i be diagnosed with out having loss of bowel control or urinary control?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Arachnoiditis is more associated with nerve pain down the legs and not so much any bowel or urine control issues.  A spinal cord stimulator can be very helpful for arachnoiditis symptoms.

Cauda equina is an emergency situation with sudden loss of bladder and urine control as well as new weakness in the legs (in general).

Question 8

loss of bladder control' and 'loss of bowel control'?

Accepted Answer

Lost bowel & bladder: "minor incontinence" is partial soiling of occasional loss of loose or watery stool, while "major incontinence" is loss of control of stool of normal consistency. In minor incontinence, consider deficient internal sphicter tone due to trauma, rectal prolapse, prolapsing hemorrhoids, drug effects, fecal impaction. Consider neurologic deficit or widespread pelvic issue when concomitant loss of urine.

Question 9

can alcoholism cause loss of bowel control?

Accepted Answer

It depends...: Alcohol is a neurotoxin (poison for the nerves).
After chronic use it can affect the small nerves first causing neuropathy in the hands and feet and eventually in other organs.  Someone who 
is a heavy drinker who stops suddenly without being detoxed by a medical professional can  have seizures during which there may be incontinence of urine and stool.  It would be best that you consult an M.D.

Question 10

episode of hands/feet turned red, ext. heat pain itching followed by blackout, loss of bowel control, abd. pain. dr. said related to raynauds. is it?

Accepted Answer

Not the blackout: The hand issues certainly may be raynauds, but the blackout, the incontinence, and the abd pain are likely something else.

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