
Fecal incontinence - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Nov 27, 2024 · Common causes of fecal incontinence include diarrhea, constipation, and muscle or nerve damage. Fecal incontinence can affect a person's ability to work, socialize or do typical daily …
Fecal (Bowel) Incontinence: What It Is, Causes & Treatment
Oct 10, 2023 · Fecal incontinence, also called bowel incontinence, happens when you have trouble managing or controlling when you have a bowel movement (poop). Stool (feces/waste) leaks out …
Definition & Facts of Fecal Incontinence - NIDDK
Fecal incontinence, also called accidental bowel leakage, is the accidental passing of bowel movements —including solid stools, liquid stools, or mucus —from your anus. The most common type of fecal …
Fecal Incontinence (Soiling) - Nationwide Children's Hospital
Fecal incontinence (accidentally having bowel movements) is a very common problem in children. It can be caused by medical conditions like chronic constipation or congenital conditions that may disrupt …
Have You Experienced Fecal Incontinence? A Chief Cleveland Clinic ...
Aug 25, 2025 · Just as urinary incontinence involves urinary leakage from the bladder, fecal incontinence involves leaking from the bowel. According to a 2024 Frontiers in Surgery review, up to …
Fecal Incontinence: Meaning, Causes, Treatment, More - Health
Sep 28, 2025 · Fecal incontinence can happen if you have nerve or muscle damage in your anus or rectum. You can use treatment options like dietary changes, medications, and pelvic floor exercises. …
Accidental Bowel Leakage - ACOG
Accidental bowel leakage (ABL) is the loss of normal control of your bowels. It also is called fecal incontinence. Learn the causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
Can You Have Bowel Movement Without Knowing It?
Jul 2, 2025 · When I talk about "bowel movements without knowing," I'm describing those moments when stool slips out without your awareness—sometimes called accidental bowel release or fecal …
Bowel-Related Complications - MyShepherdConnection
Try to figure out what change in your diet or routines may have caused the bowel accident. Constipation is defined as having hard stool or no stool from your bowel program for two days in a row, and it can …
Fecal Incontinence - National Association For Continence
At its most basic, fecal incontinence (FI) or accidental bowel leakage (ABL) is a condition where you’re not able to hold a bowel movement until reaching a bathroom. However, there’s actually a broader …