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I suffer from occasional flatal incontinence since 20yrs. by flatal incontinence i mean i lose bowel gas involuntaryily without my conscious knowledge.is this due to anal sphincter incompetency?

Q: i suffer from occasional flatal incontinence since 20yrs. by flatal incontinence i mean i lose bowel gas involuntaryily without my conscious knowledge.is this due to anal sphincter incompetency?

: If this is occasional it is not from sph. deficiency. It is probably a combination of your gut bacterial flora and what you eat. Good idea to avoid flatus causing foods e.g. beans by trial and error. Also a good idea to see a gastroenterologist. Good luck

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

If this is occasional it is not from sph. deficiency. It is probably a combination of your gut bacterial flora and what you eat. Good idea to avoid flatus causing foods e.g. beans by trial and error. Also a good idea to see a gastroenterologist. Good luck

Answered 1/28/2022

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A member asked:

I suffer from occasional flatal incontinence since 20yrs. by flatal incontinence i mean i lose bowel gas involuntaryily without my conscious knowledge.is this due to anal sphincter incompetency?

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