Ask a doctor - How can I become fecal incontinent?

Becoming fecal incontinent is a serious health issue that can affect quality of life as it can be both embarrassing and disruptive While there are rare cases where fecal incontinence is considered a congenital anomaly it typically occurs due to physical or neurological issues Physical-related causes of fecal incontinence include damage to the muscles or nerves in the rectum caused by such diseases as diabetes multiple sclerosis MS Crohn s disease ulcerative colitis and anal fissures It can also occur after childbirth due to weak pelvic floor muscles or following surgery on the lower gastrointestinal tract Neurological-related causes may include spinal cord injuries stroke and nerve damage from an illness such as Parkinson s Disease or dementia Other conditions associated with involuntary bowel movements are aging some medications mental illnesses like depression alcohol abuse constipation caused by poor dietary habits and lack of fiber intake laxative dependency disorder and irritable bowel syndrome IBS If you suffer from any of these conditions or have concerns about developing fecal incontinence then it 39 s important to seek medical attention right away Treatment will depend on your individual circumstances but could involve lifestyle changes such as eating more fiber rich foods and maintaining an active lifestyle which helps strengthen the pelvic floor muscles or using medications prescribed by your doctor that help improve muscle strength in your rectum area It is also helpful for individuals with neurological related causes to participate in occupational therapy sessions which can help with assessing living environments for risks related to potential accidents involving bathroom activities and provide strategies for managing routine toileting patterns if necessary In severe cases when no other treatments work well enough then surgery may be performed to treat bowel problems associated with disrupted nerve signals or weakened muscle supports along the digestive tract With proper diagnosis from medical professionals followed up with appropriate treatments you should be able to better manage symptoms associated with fecal Incontinence while still leading an enjoyable life style overall

Q. How can I become fecal incontinent?

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Becoming fecal incontinent is a serious health issue that can affect quality of life, as it can be both embarrassing and disruptive. While there are rare cases where fecal incontinence is considered a congenital anomaly, it typically occurs due to physical or neurological issues.

Physical-related causes of fecal incontinence include damage to the muscles or nerves in the rectum caused by such diseases as diabetes, multiple sclerosis (MS), Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and anal fissures. It can also occur after childbirth due to weak pelvic floor muscles or following surgery on the lower gastrointestinal tract.

Neurological-related causes may include spinal cord injuries, stroke and nerve damage from an illness such as Parkinson’s Disease or dementia. Other conditions associated with involuntary bowel movements are: aging; some medications; mental illnesses like depression; alcohol abuse; constipation caused by poor dietary habits and lack of fiber intake; laxative dependency disorder and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

If you suffer from any of these conditions or have concerns about developing fecal incontinence then it's important to seek medical attention right away. Treatment will depend on your individual circumstances but could involve lifestyle changes such as eating more fiber rich foods and maintaining an active lifestyle which helps strengthen the pelvic floor muscles or using medications prescribed by your doctor that help improve muscle strength in your rectum area. It is also helpful for individuals with neurological related causes to participate in occupational therapy sessions which can help with assessing living environments for risks related to potential accidents involving bathroom activities and provide strategies for managing routine toileting patterns if necessary. In severe cases when no other treatments work well enough then surgery may be performed to treat bowel problems associated with disrupted nerve signals or weakened muscle supports along the digestive tract .

With proper diagnosis from medical professionals followed up with appropriate treatments , you should be able to better manage symptoms associated with fecal Incontinence while still leading an enjoyable life style overall .