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What Causes Fecal Incontinence?
I experience leaky bowel in my underpants. This situation can go away for 2 weeks or more and then, there is a sudden onset. This onset can last 1 to 3 days forcing me indoors away from people. I was told my spincter muscles are weakcausing leakage. I do not know what to do, Thank You
Sat, 22 Jun 2019
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Based on the fact that the muscle damage is causing fecal incontinence,I may recommend a program of exercise and other therapies to restore muscle strength.
These treatments can improve anal sphincter control and the awareness of the urge to defecate.
I suggest to consult a proctologist for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Based on the fact that the muscle damage is causing fecal incontinence,I may recommend a program of exercise and other therapies to restore muscle strength.
These treatments can improve anal sphincter control and the awareness of the urge to defecate.
I suggest to consult a proctologist for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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