The symptoms of fecal incontinence are: Inability to resist the urge to defecate Inability to sense the need of defecation Gas accumulation Bloating DiarrheaDFDAFF
There could be multiple causes for fecal incontinence: Muscle damages Nerve damages Constipation Diarrhea Loss of storage capacity in rectum Rectal prolapse Rectocele Surgeries Physical disability
, ythe doctor may use many methods to diagnose fecal incontinence. They include: ... Physical examination Medical history analysis Balloon expulsion test Anal manometry Digital rectal examination Proctography Magnetic Resonance Imaging Colonoscopy Proctosigmoidoscopy Anorectal ultrasonography
Depending on what the cause of your fecal incontinence is, treatments could include: .. Medication Doctors might go for drugs like bulk laxatives, anti-diarrheal drugs and bulking agents. Exercises It helps to restore muscle strength, improve anal sphincter control and the awareness of the urge to defecate. Some options are biofeedback and bowel training. Sacral nerve stimulation The sacral nerves control your urge to defecate and regulate the muscles of the rectum and anus. A small device that sends electrical impulses may be implanted to strengthen bowel muscles. Surgeries The surgical options used to treat fecal incontinence are: Colostomy – This is a bowel diversion technique in which the stools are collected through an opening in the abdomen and is used only as the last resort. Dynamic graciloplasty – Muscle from inner thigh may be grafted around the sphincter to make it stronger. Sphincteroplasty –This is a method used to repair damages or weakened sphincter in which the damaged area is cut off from the surrounding tissues. The uninjured areas are then sewn back together to tighten the sphincter. Sphincter replacement – Artificial anal sphincter may be implanted surgically, which keeps itself shut until external simulation. Once you are ready to defecate it can be opened. Other surgeries – Other surgeries be used to treat rectal prolapse or hemorrhoids or rectocele.
To prevent fecal incontinence, you are advised to: Maintain a healthy body Eat fibrous food to avoid constipation Avoid irritants that are not tolerated by your bowel system Drink lots of water
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