Are you suffering from fecal incontinence. You need to know these points.......

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Fecal incontinence, also known as bowel incontinence

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In this person is unable to control bowel movements. Stool (feces/waste) leaks out without their control

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The common Causes are- – Muscle or Nerve Damage – Constipation – Diarrhea – Hemorrhoids

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Types of fecal incontinence- – Urge Incontinence:       Individuals feel the urge to poop. – Passive Incontinence: Unintentional  passage of stool.

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Symptoms fecal incontinence-

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– Poop leaking when passing gas. – Leakage during physical activity. – Finding stool in underwear after a regular bowel movement. – Complete loss of bowel control

Treatment Options

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– Dietary Changes:       Adjusting diet to manage symptoms. – Exercises:  Strengthening pelvic floor muscles. – Medications:  Depending on the underlying cause. – Surgery: In some cases, surgical intervention may be       necessary2.