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My grandpa's 80yrs, diabetic for about 50yrs, and having ibs for 5years. till last month, he got stool incontinence, unfortunately! what can i do for hi?
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Cotrucel, Imodium (loperamide): Sometimes just changing the diet taking a fiber supplement like metamucil can help. Imodium (loperamide) might be helpful too. There is also a minor procedure that can be done in the office consisting of injecting a bulking agent in the anal canal.
Answered 6/25/2014
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