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Suggest Treatment For Fecal Incontinence In A 77 Year Old
I m 77 yrs old, my bowels get weak if I strain doing anything little thing at all.the drs I tell just poo poo it away and never address this at all.I have read enough to think it has something to do with the spleem.I know what ever it is , its killing me a little more each time it happens.
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
Hello,
There are various issues for fecal incontinence as chronic constipation or diarrhea, muscle tone problems for different reasons, neurological causes and others.
After a thorough history, per rectal examination by consultant surgeon, definite management guidelines can be figured out.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
There are various issues for fecal incontinence as chronic constipation or diarrhea, muscle tone problems for different reasons, neurological causes and others.
After a thorough history, per rectal examination by consultant surgeon, definite management guidelines can be figured out.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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