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Fecal Incontinence : Tests

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Tests could include:
Medical assessments in cases of fecal incontinence typically involve three steps: assessing the patient's medical history; performing a physical examination of the anal region; and testing for objective information regarding anal and rectal function.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Medical assessments in cases of fecal incontinence typically involve three steps: asking questions about the patient's past and current health(the medical history); a physical examination of the anal region; and testing for objective information r...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
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