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Fecal incontinence is defined as an involuntary loss of gas or liquid or solid stool. It includes not being able to hold in a bowel movement until reaching a toilet. You may also hear this referred to ...

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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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You can prevent sharts by eating fiber and staying hydrated. You can get regular exercise to regulate bowel movements and decrease the chance of sharts. A doctor may also recommend dietary changes, ...

Although bowel incontinence is more likely to occur due to the above reasons, it can also occur due to tumors in or near the colon, rectum, or anus. If a person experiences frequent or severe bowel ...

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 bowel ...