A randomized trial published in the journal of Gastroenterology⁠ found that translumbosacral neuromodulation therapy (TNT) ...

Older women who consumed a proinflammatory diet had a greater risk of fecal incontinence, prospective data from the Nurses' Health Study found. In analyses that adjusted for dietary fiber and other ...

For young Australians, living with bowel incontinence can come with shame and isolation. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Karen Carlson has long played an active role in her Maryland community. In the mornings, her neighbors would see her out on her daily run. On the weekends, she would mow her elderly neighbors’ lawns.

Passive incontinence – refers to the involuntary discharge of stool or gas without awareness; Urge incontinence – refers to the discharge of fecal matter in spite of active attempts to retain bowel ...

A novel anal insert appeared to improve certain quality of life measures among patients with fecal incontinence, but did not ...

Can holding in a bowel movement be harmful? Yes, holding in a bowel movement too long can affect your digestion and overall ...

Neurogenic bladder and bowel occur when nerve damage causes you to have difficulty controlling your bladder and bowel. If left untreated, they can cause serious complications. However, treatment can ...

Although bowel incontinence is more likely to occur due to the above reasons, it can also occur due to tumors in or near the colon, rectum, or anus. If a person experiences frequent or severe bowel ...

Geeta Nayar, who has lived with bowel incontinence since her daughter was born, urges others not to suffer in silence.

The goal of treatment for patients with FI is to restore, or at least improve, continence and minimize the impact of FI on QOL. Complete continence may not be achievable, depending on the etiology, ...