gastrointestinal disorders
Fecal Incontinence
Introduction
Fecal incontinence is involuntary defecation. Diagnosis is clinical. Treatment is a bowel management program and perineal exercises, but sometimes colostomy is needed. (See also Evaluation of Anorectal Disorders .) Fecal incontinence can result from Injuries or diseases of the spinal cord Congenital abnormalities Accidental injuries to the rectum and anus Rectal prolapse ( Rectal Prolapse and Procidentia ) Diabetes Severe dementia Fecal impaction Extensive inflammatory processes Tumors Obstetric injuries Operations involving division or dilation of the anal sphincters 