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What Causes Fecal Incontinence After A Spine Surgeries And Stopping Oxycontin?
Hi my name is Denise I have had multiple spine surgeries L 3/4, 4/5, S1 I have just got off Oxycontin but I am having a problem with leaking stool. It is awful but I can t feel the urge to have a bowel movement and the stool is soft. Disgusting but what to do
Sun, 9 Dec 2018
Hi,
Nerve injury or sphincter muscle injury causes the inability of the anus to be closed and the inability to hold the feces and can cause fecal incontinence.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. TALARI PAUL,
General & Family Physician
Nerve injury or sphincter muscle injury causes the inability of the anus to be closed and the inability to hold the feces and can cause fecal incontinence.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. TALARI PAUL,
General & Family Physician
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