(R15) Faecal incontinence
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Diagnosis faecal incontinence is diagnosed Women are 45.22% more likely than Men
Men receive the diagnosis faecal incontinence
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis faecal incontinence
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease faecal incontinence - Men aged 55-59 and Women aged 60-64
Disease Features faecal incontinence
Faecal incontinence - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - faecal incontinence
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Anal manometry
- Anorectal ultrasound
- Defecography
- Anal electromyography
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Laparoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Stool testing
- Blood tests
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Behavioural therapy
- Dietary modifications
- Biofeedback
- Exercise
- Medications
- Surgery
Faecal incontinence - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease faecal incontinence
Diarrhea
(Loose stools, Runny stool, Frequent bowel movements, Watery stool, Bowel incontinence, Unformed stool, Intestinal distress, Stomach upset, Intestinal disorder, Bowel irregularity)
Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency, volume and fluid content of bowel movements. It can range from loose, watery stools to frequent, watery bowel movements. It is often accompanied by abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, gas and an urgent need to use the bathroom. Diarrhea can be acute, lasting...
Flatulence
(Gas, Bloating, Burping, Passing wind, Passing gas, Fullness, Abdominal distention, Excess gas, Belching)
Flatulence is the passing of gas from the digestive tract out of the anus. It is a normal bodily function that can be caused by certain foods, beverages, or medications. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and can be accompanied by abdominal pain, bloating, and discomfort. Symptoms can develop gr...
Incontinence of feces
(Bowel incontinence, Fecal incontinence, Loss of bowel control, Loss of fecal control, Accidental bowel leakage, Accidental fecal leakage)
Incontinence of feces is an inability to control the bowels, resulting in the involuntary passage of feces. This symptom may present as either fecal incontinence (involuntary leakage of solid stool) or diarrhea (involuntary leakage of loose, watery stool). It can develop due to a variety of causes, ...