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Bowel incontinence is the loss of bowel control, leading to an involuntary passage of stool. This can range from occasionally leaking a small amount of stool and passing gas, to completely losing control of bowel moveme... |
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Symptoms
Fecal incontinence can result from a wide variety of medical conditions, including childbirth-related anal injuries, ...
Tests
Information from the medical history and physical examination usually needs to be supplemented by tests that provide ...
Treatments
There are several ways to strengthen the anal and pelvic muscles and promote normal bowel function.If constipation or...
Complications
Fecal incontinence is a problem that usually responds well to professional medical treatment, even among elderly and ...
Prevention
Since fecal incontinence develops for a variety of reasons, there is no single way to prevent it. Patients should.be ...
Doctor Specialties
Report any problems with incontinence to your health care provider. Call your health care provider if:.A child who ha...
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