You are here : health.am > Digestive Disorders Center > Fecal Incontinence Fecal Incontinence Fecal incontinence in the elderly • Fecal Incontinence • Apr 28 08 Fecal incontinence (FI), the involuntary loss of formed stool, can be a social as well as a hygiene problem and is often devastating for patients and their caretakers. Current data, which are… What is fecal incontinence ? • Anal & Rectal Disorders • • Fecal Incontinence • Feb 21 08 Normally bowel movements (stools) are stored in the rectum until the bowel sends a message to the brain that it is full, and the person finds a convenient bathroom. This voluntary control… Fecal Incontinence (stool incontinence) • Anal & Rectal Disorders • • Fecal Incontinence • Feb 21 08 Fecal incontinence can be one of the most psychologically and socially debilitating conditions in an otherwise healthy individual. It can lead to social isolation, loss of self-esteem and self-confidence, and depression. This article… Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Fecal Incontinence • Anal & Rectal Disorders • • Fecal Incontinence • Feb 21 08 Most health professionals are aware that anal incontinence is a widespread problem that increases with aging and an aging population. But according to Dr. Richard Nelson of the… Treatment of Fecal Incontinence • Anal & Rectal Disorders • • Fecal Incontinence • Feb 21 08 Fecal incontinence is a symptom of many disorders that can affect the nerves and muscles controlling defecation; it is not just due to exceptionally voluminous diarrhea. Underlying problems should be identified and treated,… Artificial Anal Sphincter in Severe Fecal Incontinence • Anal & Rectal Disorders • • Fecal Incontinence • Feb 21 08 Objective To evaluate the outcome of artificial anal sphincter implantation for severe fecal incontinence in 37 consecutive patients operated on in a single institution from 1993 through 2001. Summary… Incontinence management • Anal & Rectal Disorders • • Fecal Incontinence • Feb 21 08 Many Australians suffer from bladder or bowel control problems. Some people suffer from both. At least one in 20 Australians regularly experiences leaking or incontinence from the bladder (urinary incontinence) or bowel (faecal incontinence). Incontinence… Childhood incidence of fecal incontinence • Anal & Rectal Disorders • • Fecal Incontinence • Feb 21 08 Fecal incontinence can occur in children for a number of different reasons, including birth defects or disease. However, the most common cause of fecal incontinence among children is chronic constipation. Children who… About fecal incontinence • Anal & Rectal Disorders • • Fecal Incontinence • Feb 21 08 Fecal incontinence is defined as continuous or recurrent loss of fecal material in individuals over 4 years of age. It results in the involuntary release of stool and gas from the rectum. Fecal incontinence… Bowel Incontinence (Fecal Incontinence; Soiling, Loss of Bowel Control) • Anal & Rectal Disorders • • Fecal Incontinence • Feb 21 08 Summary Fecal incontinence is the inability to control the passage of bowel movements, causing stool and gas to be unexpectedly released from the rectum. It is a symptom… Digestive Diseases: Bowel Incontinence • Anal & Rectal Disorders • • Fecal Incontinence • Feb 21 08 Introduction Bowel or fecal incontinence is the loss of voluntary control of stool, or bowel movements. This condition can vary from being partial, in which a person loses only a small amount of… Surgical Treatment Options For Fecal Incontinence • Anal & Rectal Disorders • • Fecal Incontinence • Feb 21 08 The exact incidence of fecal incontinence is unknown. Nevertheless, it is estimated that 0,5 to 1,5 % of the normal population is suffering from this disease; if soiling is included the… Fecal Incontinence • Anal & Rectal Disorders • • Fecal Incontinence • Feb 21 08 What is Fecal Incontinence? 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 can get… Fecal Incontinence • Anal & Rectal Disorders • • Fecal Incontinence • Feb 21 08 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 can get to a toilet. Or… Pathophysiology of adult fecal incontinence • Anal & Rectal Disorders • • Fecal Incontinence • Feb 21 08 Abstract Fecal incontinence occurs when the normal anatomy or physiology that maintains the structure and function of the anorectal unit is disrupted. Incontinence usually results from the interplay of multiple pathogenic mechanisms… Antenatal prediction of postpartum urinary and fecal incontinence • Anal & Rectal Disorders • • Fecal Incontinence • Feb 21 08 Abstract Objective: To investigate the effect of pregnancy and delivery on continence and to assess whether physical markers of collagen weakness can predict postpartum urinary and fecal incontinence… Imaging fecal incontinence • Anal & Rectal Disorders • • Fecal Incontinence • Feb 21 08 Abstract Fecal incontinence is the inability to defer release of gas or stool from the anus and rectum by mechanisms of voluntary control. It is an important medical disorder affecting the quality of life… Pathophysiology of pediatric fecal incontinence • Anal & Rectal Disorders • • Fecal Incontinence • Feb 21 08 Abstract This article addresses the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric fecal incontinence in 4 main categories: (1) Functional fecal retention, the withholding of feces because of fear of painful defecation, results… The assessment of fecal incontinence in women • Anal & Rectal Disorders • • Fecal Incontinence • Feb 21 08 Fecal incontinence is a common problem in women after vaginal delivery. Overt sphincter damage from a third or fourth degree tear occurs in approximately 0.6% to 3% of women undergoing… Epidemiology of fecal incontinence • Anal & Rectal Disorders • • Fecal Incontinence • Feb 21 08 Abstract Nursing home residence is by far the most prominent association with fecal incontinence, with a prevalence approaching 50%. In one major survey, urinary incontinence was the greatest risk factor for developing… Fecal incontinence Treatment • Anal & Rectal Disorders • • Fecal Incontinence • Feb 20 08 Fortunately, effective treatments are available for fecal incontinence. Your primary care physician may be able to assist you, or you may need to see a doctor who specializes in treating conditions that affect the… Anal sphincter electromyography: Needle examination in the diagnosis of fecal incontinence • Anal & Rectal Disorders • • Fecal Incontinence • Feb 20 08 Introduction: Fecal incontinence is usually attributed to pelvic floor denervation of striated muscle or direct sphincter trauma. Diagnosis of the anal sphincter defects are usually made… The impact of fecal and urinary incontinence on quality of life 6 months after childbirth • Anal & Rectal Disorders • • Fecal Incontinence • Feb 20 08 Objective The objective of the study was to investigate the impact of postpartum fecal incontinence (FI) and urinary incontinence (UI) on… Urinary and Anal Incontinence in African American Teenaged Gravidas during Pregnancy and the Puerper • Anal & Rectal Disorders • • Fecal Incontinence • Feb 20 08 Abstract Study Objective To determine the prevalence of urinary and anal incontinence during pregnancy and immediately postpartum in a convenience sample… Prevalence and risk factors of fecal incontinence in women undergoing stress incontinence surgery • Anal & Rectal Disorders • • Fecal Incontinence • Feb 20 08 Objective The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence and identify potential risk factors for monthly fecal incontinence (FI) in women… Page 1 of 2 pages 1 2 > << Back to main
