Concurrent fecal incontinence and chronic constipation has its own distinct clinical and pathophysiological features.

We all poop, and we all poop a little differently,” he says. “And we can poop differently from one day to the next.” Some ...

A core outcome set was developed to standardize and prioritize clinically and personally meaningful measures in fecal incontinence research.

Passive incontinence – refers to the involuntary discharge of stool or gas without awareness; Urge incontinence – refers to the discharge of fecal matter in spite of active attempts to retain ...

Case Definition Fecal incontinence refers to the involuntary loss of fecal matter from the anal canal. [7] There is no consensus on whether the definition should include involuntary loss of flatus ...

Fecal incontinence results when the pressure in the rectum exceeds anal sphincter pressure. Coughing or lifting can transiently increase intra-abdominal pressure and result in stool leakage if the ...

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In many cases, it is treatable or manageable through lifestyle changes, pelvic floor exercises, medications, or even surgery.

Fecal incontinence affects about one in 10 people. This condition is more common in women and people over the age of 65. Common symptoms of fecal incontinence are leakage of stool or gas that can’t be ...

Incontinence is tricky to talk about, it's even harder to run with. Olympian Krishna Stanton had to give up her passion because of it, but now she's back and breaking records.

One of the most common postpartum (6-8 weeks after childbirth) changes is bowel problems. These include diarrhea, constipation, hemorrhoids, and fecal incontinence. Your bowel movements should ...

People who hold in their poop too often may start to lose the urge to poop, which may result in fecal incontinence. Other people may experience constipation. Constipation can be very uncomfortable ...