Discover causes, symptoms, and effective treatments tailored for your needs Fecal incontinence is the loss of control over bowel movements, resulting in the leakage of gas or stool (feces) through the anus (back passage) Get expert, compassionate care in houston to regain your confidence and improve your quality of life
Fecal Incontinence & Bowel Movement Problems Explained - Sheltering Arms®
Bowel leakage, also known as fecal incontinence, occurs when you have a hard time holding in a bowel movement
You may leak stool when you pass gas, or find you leak stool throughout the day.
Fecal incontinence is accidental passing of solid or liquid stool Fecal incontinence may happen when a person has a sudden urge to pass stool and cannot get to a toilet in time Also, stool may leak when a person doesn't sense the need to pass stool Common causes of fecal incontinence include diarrhea, constipation, and muscle or nerve damage.
Common symptoms of fecal incontinence are leakage of stool or gas that can’t be controlled, urgency to have a bowel movement, and decreased awareness of the need to have a bowel movement or pass gas Keeping a food and bowel diary can be an effective way of identifying what worsens the incontinence.
