Bowel Incontinence

Bowel Incontinence by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:40pm , and other problems in both men and women can contribute to the loss of control. There are two main types of bowel incontinence: Passive fecal incontinence is related... The loss of bowel control, or bowel incontinence, affects up to 10 percent of adults, the majority of whom are women. Despite its prevalence, many women do not seek Read on »

Fecal Incontinence & Pelvic Floor Dysfunction by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:40pm Bowel Incontinence Constipation and Evacuatory Disorders Rectal Prolapse In conjunction with the Women's Center for Pelvic Disorders, the physicians in this group evaluate and tr eat patients with pelvic floor disorders, constipation and fecal incontinence. Patients have access to a number of treatments Read on »

Fecal Incontinence by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:40pm Fecal 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... and adults. Fecal incontinence is more common in women and older adults, but it is not a normal part of aging. Anatomy of the rectum and anus. Loss of bowel control can Read on »

Urinary and Faecal Incontinence Basics by Allanda .. Patient Expert

Posted Mon 07 Jun 2010 6:48am assumption that nothing can be done to improve the condition but that is far from accurate. Incontinence is the involuntary loss of bladder or bowel control, i.e. the loss... control is due to impaired nerve function. This is often linked to other diseases. • Faecal Incontinence : Impaired rectal sensation or muscle control results in the loss Read on »

More information on Faecal Incontinence by Allanda .. Patient Expert

Posted Mon 26 Jul 2010 8:25am Whilst the taboo around discussing urinary incontinence and bladder weakness is slowly being overcome, faecal incontinence remains one of those topics that people avoid... is a major cause of fecal incontinence, which seems counterintuitive. However, the hard faeces that are unable to be expelled can become lodged in the rectum; looser stools can Read on »

New Faecal Incontinence Pads released in America by Allanda .. Patient Expert

Posted Tue 23 Jun 2009 4:46pm Faecal incontinence is probably the most embarrassing and frustrating type of incontinence there is and nearly all incontinence products available are bulky and uncomfortable to use. A new product developed and recently introduced in the American market promises to deal with mild faecal incontinence in a discreet and hygienic way. With a unique Read on »

Progressive systemic sclerosis of the internal anal sphincter leading to passive faecal incontinence. by Jan Posted Fri 11 Sep 2009 4:57pm By A. F. Engel and Colleague Two female patients aged 62 and 44 years with progressive systemic sclerosis and passive faecal incontinence are described. Both had... of the musculature. This study suggests that the internal sphincter may be selectively affected by progressive systemic sclerosis, which may lead to passive faecal incontinence. Read on »

Medtronic reports positive trial data for faecal incontinence therapy by Allanda .. Patient Expert

Posted Thu 01 Apr 2010 6:14am Medtronic has published data from a clinical study which demonstrates the efficacy of its new treatment for faecal incontinence . The company’s InterStim Therapy... in incontinence episodes . This device functions by applying mild electrical stimulation to the sacral nerves controlling the bladder, sphincter and pelvic floor muscles, with the aim Read on »

Fecal Incontinence Affects One i ... by Dr. Rubens D. Medical Doctor

Posted Wed 12 Aug 2009 10:23pm Fecal Incontinence Affects One in Twelve U.S. Adults Prevalence of age-related disorder could be reduced by detection and treatment of diarrhea 12 aug 2009-- Fecal incontinence is a prevalent age-related disorder in American adults, and frequent diarrhea is a significant and potentially modifiable risk factor, according to a study Read on »

Urinary Incontinence -- How We Beat Alzheimer's Incontinence -- The Solution by Bob DeMarco Patient Expert

Posted Wed 18 Nov 2009 10:00pm suffered from urinary incontinence long before I moved to Delray Beach to take care of her. My sister Joanne was the first to notice the problem -- 8 or 9 years ago. Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room--via Email ________________________________ Urinary Incontinence (UI) is a stigmatized, underreported, under-diagnosed, under-treated condition Read on »

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