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What Causes Fecal Incontinence?

I seem to be leaking from my rectal area. I had a colonoscopy about a month ago and they said everything was great, wouldn t have to have another for 10 years. Only reason I did it was part of my physical. I am in good health otherwise. I do have a prolapsed bladder, and have a Pessari ring which I take out and clean every few days. (I used to take out once a week to clean, but now do more often due to discharge.) I get a discharge from vaginal area as well, but was told at a recent check up with my urologist that it was from the Pessari, just to take it out more often to clean. No sign of yeast infection, no foul order, or anything abnormal from recent checkups. This leakage however is quite annoying and uncomfortable. I m going through pantiliners like there s no tomorrow! Want to know what s causing this and how to fix it. I m 61 years old, slightly overweight and in general good health.
Mon, 23 Apr 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Fecal incontinence issue is related to laxity of anal sphincter from various causes as anal inflammation, rectal prolapse or others.

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

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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What Causes Fecal Incontinence?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Fecal incontinence issue is related to laxity of anal sphincter from various causes as anal inflammation, rectal prolapse or others. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel