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 ...

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 ...

Painless magnetic stimulation of nerves that regulate muscles in the anus and rectum appears to improve their function and dramatically reduce episodes of fecal incontinence, a debilitating problem ...

Ulcerative colitis can lead to changes in your stool's texture, color, and smell. You may notice increased bowel movement frequency, which can disrupt your daily life and sleep. Frequent diarrhea and ...

Incontinence, or urine leakage, during exercise is a common type of stress incontinence caused by weak pelvic floor muscles. Pelvic floor therapy and some at-home steps can help. It can be frustrating ...