How to recover from fecal incontinence?

Written by Yang Dong
Colorectal Surgery Department
Updated on September 30, 2024
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For fecal incontinence, we must first conduct an effective evaluation and complete relevant examinations. For instance, we need to perform anal canal pressure measurements and examine the anal sphincter muscle imaging. Through these examinations, we can determine the extent of fecal incontinence and then adopt corresponding treatment methods. For fecal incontinence, we can initially choose conservative treatments, such as treatment with biofeedback therapy.

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The primary clinical manifestation of urinary incontinence is the uncontrollable leakage of urine from the urethral opening. Depending on the specific cause of incontinence, the clinical manifestations can vary. For instance, stress urinary incontinence typically occurs during coughing, sneezing, laughing, or other activities that increase intra-abdominal pressure, leading to uncontrollable urine leakage. Urgency urinary incontinence is commonly seen in severe cases of bladder inflammation or stiffening of the bladder neck, where patients often previously experience significant symptoms such as frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and pain during urination. Overflow incontinence is more common in elderly men, particularly those with prostate enlargement, leading to urinary retention and subsequent incontinence, often accompanied by lower abdominal pain.

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Fecal incontinence, also known as anal incontinence, means that when the function of the anus is impaired, feces or intestinal fluid involuntarily leaks out of the anus. Therefore, it can be divided into two aspects: the first aspect is that some people only have incontinence of liquid stool, not solid feces; the other is that both solid and liquid stools are incontinent, both can involuntarily leak out, with the latter scenario being more severe. The causes are generally due to damage to the anus, congenital anomalies of the anus, damage to the anal sphincter, or diseases of the anus, among other reasons.

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What should I do if I feel dizzy, nauseous, want to vomit, and have urinary incontinence?

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Is urinary incontinence due to kidney deficiency?

Generally, urinary incontinence is also considered a symptom of kidney deficiency, and kidney deficiency can also lead to urinary incontinence. Actually, these are two symptoms but both can potentially lead to the disease, so it is important to pay close attention. If urinary incontinence occurs, it is essential to get timely treatment. One should visit a reputable hospital and undergo effective treatment under the guidance of a doctor to avoid impacting daily life. It is also important to maintain personal hygiene, wash frequently, and change clothes regularly to effectively prevent the worsening of the condition. In terms of diet, it is necessary to avoid eating cold, raw foods or fruits to prevent exacerbating the condition.

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Can fecal incontinence be cancer?

The most common causes of fecal incontinence are neurological dysfunction or relaxation of the local anal sphincter. In some cases of advanced rectal cancer, excessive tumor growth can enlarge the local intestinal contents, leading to involuntary expulsion of feces. Diagnosis involves further examination using electronic colonoscopy, digital anal examination, and assessment of neurological function. If the cause is related to a neurological disorder, treatment by a neurologist is required. If the cause is relaxation of the anal sphincter, then anal sphincter tightening surgery may be considered. In cases where fecal incontinence is caused by an intestinal tumor, surgery to remove the tumor is recommended, along with radiation or chemotherapy.