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What Causes Sudden Stiffness In The Right Arm Along With The Involuntary Movement Of Bowels?

This past Saturday I was on the computer and suddenly I could not control my right hand and when I stood up my right arm went stiff and I went to the floor and I lost my bowels involuntarily. I don t see where there any of these point to stroke so what could it be?
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Hello,

Involuntary bowel movement commonly occurs due to nerve damage (due to MS, diabetes), Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's or ulcerative colitis), cognitive (thinking) impairment(stroke, advanced Alzheimer's disease), injury or damage to the muscles around the anal muscles or diarrhea.

You are suggested to visit ER, get physically examined. Get the required tests like stool testing, endoscopy, endosonography, nerve tests, MRI did to detect the cause of incontinence.

Your treatment will depend upon the pathology detected. You may need medications or surgery.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Sudden Stiffness In The Right Arm Along With The Involuntary Movement Of Bowels?

Hello, Involuntary bowel movement commonly occurs due to nerve damage (due to MS, diabetes), Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn s or ulcerative colitis), cognitive (thinking) impairment(stroke, advanced Alzheimer s disease), injury or damage to the muscles around the anal muscles or diarrhea. You are suggested to visit ER, get physically examined. Get the required tests like stool testing, endoscopy, endosonography, nerve tests, MRI did to detect the cause of incontinence. Your treatment will depend upon the pathology detected. You may need medications or surgery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician