Worried about Faecal Incontinence

  • Posted by Colin
  • On March 30, 2016
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Faecal incontinence is a lot more common than you might think with about one in 12 people experiencing it. However, many cases can be treated, generally without surgery. Faecal incontinence is when you are unable to hold a bowel movement until you can reach a toilet. Healthy bowel control relies on muscles and nerves in […]
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Faecal or Bowel Incontinence

  • Posted by Colin
  • On July 11, 2014
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Our latest detailed feature on types of incontinence covers Faecal Incontinence (also called Bowel Incontinence), what types there are, what causes it and how it can be treated.
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Study finds Faecal incontinence also highly prevalent

  • Posted by Colin
  • On October 2, 2013
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Although we often talk about the lack of awareness of urinary incontinence and it’s high prevalence, we rarely mention the prevalence of faecal incontinence. However new research shows that faecal incontinence also has a high prevalence amongst women, especially those in older age groups, those who have had numerous babies, women whose deliveries were assisted […]
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Faecal incontinence highly under-reported

  • Posted by Colin
  • On October 3, 2012
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Faecal incontinence, or the inability to control the bowels, is a highly underreported and stigmatized condition, according to colorectal surgeons at Loyola University Health System (LUHS) in Chicago. “This is a debilitating condition, which drastically affects a person’s quality of life,” said Dana Hayden, MD, MPH, colorectal surgeon, LUHS. “People with Fecal incontinence avoid leaving […]
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Study shows that Faecal incontinence remains a problem after surgery

  • Posted by Colin
  • On September 20, 2012
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Faecal incontinence improves after surgery for rectal prolapse, but recent research shows that the degree of improvement is quite low. After a mean follow-up period of 36 months, 68% of surgically treated patients had a reduction in the continence score. In spite of this, nearly 60% of patients remained incontinent, with 55% reporting urgent incontinence […]
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New video about Incontinence types and causes

  • Posted by Colin
  • On September 11, 2012
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We’ve just added a new video to our “About Incontinence” website page. The video talks through incontinence and bladder issues and talks about the common types and what causes them including Stress Incontinence, Urge Incontinence,  Overflow (or Drip), Mixed Incontinence, Reflex Incontinence and Faecal Incontinence. The video can also be seen below.
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New treatment for Faecal Incontinence

  • Posted by Colin
  • On July 10, 2012
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Faecal incontinence is something that people don’t often talk about. Faecal incontinence often effects women who have had an injury during child birth and can affect between two to twenty percent of the population. “It could be due to trauma, post-surgical, radiation, neurologic,” explained Dr. Elsa Goldstein, Colon and Rectal Surgeon. Patients who have trouble […]
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Caring for patients with faecal incontinence costs more than $4,000 per person each year

  • Posted by Colin
  • On June 1, 2012
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Care for patients with faecal incontinence costs $4,110 per person for both medical and non-medical costs like loss of productivity, according to new research from the University of Michigan. The prevalence of faecal incontinence is expected to increase substantially, as the elderly population continues to grow rapidly. The study, published this month in the journal […]
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Fibre supplements can help with faecal incontinence

  • Posted by Colin
  • On May 28, 2012
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If you are one of the thousands of people who experience faecal, or bowel, incontinence at some point you are not alone. Some studies have found that 10 per cent or more of adults experience this condition, and there are many things you can do to prevent it. If your bowel movements tend to be […]
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Constipation can cause incontinence, but there are simple treatments

  • Posted by Colin
  • On April 24, 2012
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Constipation can cause urinary or faecal incontinence as the impacted stool puts pressure on the bladder and weakens rectal and intestinal muscles so strategies for managing constipation-related incontinence are important including dietary changes and using products that keep skin dry and healthy. Incontinence caused by constipation can affect individuals of all ages. Wake Forest Baptist […]
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