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Stool leaking (incontinence)

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Fecal incontinence is a condition in which there is lack of bowel movement control. While it is normal in infants, fecal incontinence can be due to nervous system or gut problems such as severe constipation in adults.

Dr. Kat Kat reviewed this

33 years experience

Is a type of:

Gastrointestinal disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Upper abdomen, Lower abdomen, Buttock, Pelvis

Types of

Fecal incontinence in adults
Condition
Fecal incontinence in children
Condition

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Stool leaking (incontinence)
Loperamide
4
5 reviews
Anti diarrheal drug
Suppository
Laxative

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Stool leaking (incontinence)

Surgery

Surgery
Stoma
Enema

Other treatments

Nutritional support
Diet changes

Tests

C reactive protein
Tissue transglutaminase iga
Sweat chloride test
Complete blood count
Free t4
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