Loss of bowel control

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Bowel incontinence is the inability to control your bowels. When you feel the urge to have a bowel movement, you may not be able to hold it until you get to a toilet. Millions of Americans have this problem. It affects people of all ages - children and adults. It is more common in women and older adults. It is not a normal part of aging. Causes include Constipation Damage to muscles or nerves of the anus and rectum Diarrhea Pelvic floor disorders Treatments include changes in diet, medicines, bowel training, or surgery. NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

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DrOwl

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Bowel incontinence is the inability to control your bowels. When you feel the urge to have a bowel movement, you may not be able to hold it until you get to a toilet. Millions of Americans have this problem. It affects people of all ages - children and adults. It is more common in women and older adults. It is not a normal part of aging. Causes include Constipation Damage to muscles or nerves of the anus and rectum Diarrhea Pelvic floor disorders Treatments include changes in diet, medicines, bowel training, or surgery. NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

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Encopresis | Fecal Incontinence | Bowel Incontinence | MedlinePlus
Learn about causes, treatment, and control of bowel incontinence. This condition is also called fecal incontinence.
https://medlineplus.gov/bowelincontinence.html
Fecal incontinence - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Learn about this common but potentially embarrassing problem that causes some people to avoid social situations. Treatments are available.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/fecal-incontinence/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351403
Fecal incontinence - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Learn about this common but potentially embarrassing problem that causes some people to avoid social situations. Treatments are available.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/fecal-incontinence/symptoms-causes/syc-20351397
Incontinence and Aging
Continence, our control over when and where we go to the bathroom, is something most of us learn at an early age. We generally take it for granted – until something goes wrong. "Incontinence" is the word used to describe loss of this control.
https://aboutincontinence.org/incontinence-and-aging.html
Bowel Incontinence
Bowel incontinence is the inability to control bowel movements. It's a common problem, especially among older adults.
https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/bowel-incontinence#1
Fecal Incontinence: Causes, Risk Factors, Treatment & More
Fecal incontinence is a loss of bowel control. Discover how it’s diagnosed, treatments from diet to injections to surgery, and much more.
https://www.healthline.com/health/bowel-incontinence
Bowel incontinence: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Bowel incontinence is the loss of bowel control, causing you to pass stool unexpectedly. This can range from sometimes leaking a small amount of stool and passing gas, to not being able to control bowel
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003135.htm

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Encopresis | Fecal Incontinence | Bowel Incontinence | MedlinePlus
Learn about causes, treatment, and control of bowel incontinence. This condition is also called fecal incontinence.
https://medlineplus.gov/bowelincontinence.html
Fecal incontinence - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Learn about this common but potentially embarrassing problem that causes some people to avoid social situations. Treatments are available.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/fecal-incontinence/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351403
Fecal incontinence - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Learn about this common but potentially embarrassing problem that causes some people to avoid social situations. Treatments are available.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/fecal-incontinence/symptoms-causes/syc-20351397
Incontinence and Aging
Continence, our control over when and where we go to the bathroom, is something most of us learn at an early age. We generally take it for granted – until something goes wrong. "Incontinence" is the word used to describe loss of this control.
https://aboutincontinence.org/incontinence-and-aging.html
Bowel Incontinence
Bowel incontinence is the inability to control bowel movements. It's a common problem, especially among older adults.
https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/bowel-incontinence#1
Fecal Incontinence: Causes, Risk Factors, Treatment & More
Fecal incontinence is a loss of bowel control. Discover how it’s diagnosed, treatments from diet to injections to surgery, and much more.
https://www.healthline.com/health/bowel-incontinence
Bowel incontinence: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Bowel incontinence is the loss of bowel control, causing you to pass stool unexpectedly. This can range from sometimes leaking a small amount of stool and passing gas, to not being able to control bowel
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003135.htm

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