Hi Involuntary anal leakage can be controlled by To prevent anal seepage which is caused by constipation and make your bowel movement regular, it’s important to make sure that you eat the proper kinds of foods. Studies into treating fecal incontinence suggest eating the right amount of fiber and drinking plenty of water if you have constipation. Eat fiber. If you suffer from constipation, it’s important to consume the right amount of fiber in your diet. Fiber helps the digestive system to work properly and soften stools. High-fiber foods like whole grains (e.g. brown rice, wholemeal pasta, and whole-wheat bread), nuts, beans, popcorn, and berries as great sources of fiber. Drink lots of water. Water helps fiber to improve the way your digestive systems works. So, make sure and drink at least 8 glasses of water a day to help fiber soften impacted feces to prevent anal leakage. Drinking enough water is a great way to keep your body healthy. For more helpful ideas on how to get rid of constipation naturally, please read my article on the many natural remedies for treating constipation. You will find out how coconut oil, probiotics, castor oil, and dried fruit can help to get relief from impacted stools and thus help to resolve a leaky anus. Anal leakage from diarrhea Having diarrhea is bad enough, but if the watery stool also seeps out without you realizing it, it can cause even more emotional discomfort. There are many natural remedies for diarrhea that help to reduce inflammation in your digestive tract and prevent anal leakage. If you have diarrhea, it’s important to limit your intake of insoluble fiber (whole grains, beans, nuts, etc.) and increase your intake of soluble fiber (peas, bananas, carrots, apples, and oats) to help manage a leaky anus successfully. Ginger. Ginger is a wonderful therapeutic root that has many health benefits. One of best uses for ginger is to calm gastrointestinal cramps and inflammation. Studies into ginger have shown that it’s a beneficial natural ingredient to calm stomach cramps.8 You can make a delicious tea by grating a 1-inch piece of ginger and letting it steep in a cup of boiling water for a few minutes. Drink the tea 2-3 times a day to help reduce inflammation in your digestive tract and cure anal seepage. Chamomile tea. Chamomile is a calming herb that works to soothe the mind and your digestive system. Studies into the effects of chamomile tea in the treatment for diarrhea have shown extracts of the herb can help to reduce diarrhea symptoms. Probiotics. Probiotics may help to reduce anal leakage because they improve both the symptoms of diarrhea and constipation. Research into using probiotics for digestive issues have found that they effectively reduce symptoms of diarrhea caused by taking antibiotics, viruses, and bacterial infections. . Lifestyle changes to stop anal leakage If you suffer from chronic or recurrent anal leakage, you may have to make some lifestyle changes to stop leaking stool on your underwear. Some of these lifestyle changes for treating a leaky anus include: Avoiding foods that cause gas and bloating if these cause any kind of seepage from the anus. Avoiding spicy and fried foods as well as caffeinated drinks if they aggravate bowel incontinence. Avoiding milk products that contain lactose to stop diarrhea and inflammation in the digestive system. Drinking enough water to keep bowel movements regular. Leaky anus caused by muscle damage If your leaky anus has been caused by muscle damage, your doctor may suggest a series of anal and pelvic exercises to help strengthen the muscles. When your muscles are stronger, they can hold in stool and loose fecal matter more effectively. Regards DR DE