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I'm 22 years old & wear diapers. i have incontinence but still control my bowels, it bothers me while sleeping. how can i lose control so i can sleep?

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

See your doctor.: It is not normal for a 22-year-old to have incontinence of stool. Have you been seen for this before? What did the doctor say? If you have not, then you should be seen immediately. Hope this helps. Good luck.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 10/2/2014

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