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• #1 Fecal Incontinence – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459128/

  Fecal incontinence is the inability to control bowel movements, leading to the involuntary release of gas or stool. […] While fecal incontinence is highly prevalent, it is often underdiagnosed and untreated. A thorough history, physical examination, and appropriate diagnostic tests can frequently uncover treatable causes, offering patients significant relief and improved quality of life. […] Collaboration with an interprofessional team, including gastroenterologists, physical therapists, and continence specialists, enhances patient care by ensuring a comprehensive treatment plan. This teamwork leads to improved diagnosis, more effective interventions, and better patient outcomes, ultimately reducing the burden of fecal incontinence on patients’ lives. […] The following supportive measures can be implemented for patients with fecal incontinence: Anything that improves a patients general well-being and nutritional status, hygiene maintenance includes avoiding perianal skin soiling with regular cleaning, zinc oxide application, and incontinence pads.

• #2 Treatment of Fecal Incontinence – NIDDK

  https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/bowel-control-problems-fecal-incontinence/treatment

  Doing the following can help you cope with your fecal incontinence: using the toilet before leaving home, carrying a bag with cleanup supplies and a change of clothes when leaving the house, and wearing absorbent pads inside your underwear. […] As part of coping with your fecal incontinence, remember that fecal incontinence isn’t something to be ashamed of—it’s simply a medical problem.

• #3 Prevention – Voices for PFD

  https://www.voicesforpfd.org/bowel-control/prevention/

  Many women find that diet changes help them to control bowel problems. For both accidental bowel leakage and constipation, the easiest and first diet change to make is FIBER. Fiber is very helpful for many bowel problems for different reasons. For hard stools, fiber pulls water into the stool, making the stool a soft, formed mass that is more easily held in the rectum than watery stool. For loose, liquid stool, fiber absorbs the excess liquid, resulting in a soft, formed stool. […] Dietary fiber (whole grains, fruits, vegetables, or high fiber cereals) or over-the-counter fiber supplements can help make stools more formed, resulting in more complete passage during bowel movements and improved evacuation of stools. It’s much harder to control liquid stool, so the goal is to make all stools a soft, formed mass – aim for the consistency of toothpaste.

• #4 Fecal incontinence – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/fecal-incontinence/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351403

  The goals of therapy are to manage conditions that cause or worsen fecal incontinence and to improve the function of the rectum and anus. […] The first step is making changes to diet and lifestyle habits. These may include: […] Adding more high-fiber foods gradually, such as: […] Avoiding foods that can cause diarrhea. […] Making other healthy changes in behavior such as: […] Your healthcare professional may recommend medicines or supplements to treat conditions related to fecal incontinence. […] Exercises help strengthen the muscles of the anus, rectum and pelvic floor. These exercises can improve your control over when you pass stool. […] Your doctor may recommend passing stool at a specific time of day, such as after a meal. Following a schedule for using the toilet can help you gain greater control.

• #5 Treatment of Fecal Incontinence – NIDDK

  https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/bowel-control-problems-fecal-incontinence/treatment

  The first step in treating your fecal incontinence is to see a doctor. Your doctor will talk to you about the causes of fecal incontinence and how they can be treated. Simple treatments such as diet changes, medicines, bowel training, and exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles can improve symptoms by about 60 percent. These treatments can stop fecal incontinence in 1 out of 5 people. […] Changing what you eat can help prevent or relieve your fecal incontinence. If diarrhea is the problem, your doctor will recommend avoiding foods and drinks that make your diarrhea worse. If constipation or hemorrhoids are causing your fecal incontinence, your doctor may recommend eating more fiber and drinking more liquids. […] Depending on the cause, over-the-counter medicines can help reduce or relieve your fecal incontinence. If diarrhea is causing your fecal incontinence, your doctor may recommend medicines such as loperamide (Imodium) and bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol, Kaopectate). If constipation is causing your fecal incontinence, your doctor may recommend laxatives, stool softeners, or fiber supplements such as psyllium (Metamucil) or methylcellulose (Citrucel).

• #6 Prevention | incontinence | Continence Health Australia (formerly the Continence Foundation of Australia)

  https://www.continence.org.au/continence-health/prevention

  In many cases, incontinence can be prevented with a healthy diet and lifestyle habits. Here are some simple steps that can help you prevent urinary and faecal incontinence. […] Eat plenty of fibre which improves bowel function by absorbing water and adding bulk to your bowel motions (poo). Bulky stools keep things moving through your bowel to avoid constipation. […] Maintain an healthy body weight with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 or less. Excess body fat strains the pelvic floor and can lead to bladder and bowel control problems. […] Stop smoking. An ongoing cough associated with smoking can weaken the muscles of your pelvic floor and lead to bladder and bowel control problems. […] Aim to exercise for 30 minutes most days. Exercise stimulates movement of the bowel and even gentle exercise like walking helps.

• #7 Incontinence – prevention tips | Better Health Channel

  https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/incontinence-prevention-tips

  To prevent urinary and faecal incontinence, you need to drink plenty of liquids, eat a high-fibre diet, exercise regularly, develop good toilet habits and make healthy lifestyle choices. […] To prevent urinary and faecal incontinence it is important that you: drink plenty of fluids, eat a high-fibre diet, are physically active, practice good toilet habits, make healthy lifestyle choices. […] Dehydration can cause constipation or bladder irritation. […] It is important to eat well to keep your bowels healthy and regular. Your diet should contain food that is high in fibre. […] Physical activity helps prevent constipation by stimulating muscular activity of the bowel (peristalsis). […] Good toilet habits can help to prevent bladder and bowel problems. […] Healthy food choices, exercising and managing your weight are important to prevent incontinence.

• #8 Treatment Options for Bowel Control Problems – Women’s Pelvic Health, Incontinence Treatment

  https://www.pelvichealth.com/treatment-options-for-bowel-control-problems

  Specialized physical therapists can often perform biofeedback to improve sensation and muscle strength. […] Damaged anal sphincter muscles can sometimes be repaired with surgery, more successfully when the nerves are working properly. […] The FDA has approved an injectable therapy for the treatment of Anal Incontinence. […] Recently the FDA approved ( Interstim ) Neuromodulation for anal incontinence which uses a device similar to a pacemaker to help the anal sphincter contract. […] If these simple measures don’t work, then you should talk to your primary care physician. […] Constipation can be treated in several ways depending on the causes and exam findings. […] Increasing dietary fiber is the most common way of treating constipation. […] Eating high fiber foods (with whole grains, fruits, vegetables, or high fiber cereals) or over the counter fiber supplements can sometimes help make stools more formed, softer, and more frequent.

• #9 Bowel incontinence: Symptoms, treatment, and prevention

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/165583

  To prevent bowel incontinence, or reduce the severity of symptoms people are advised to: avoid constipation, for example, by getting more exercise, eating foods that are high in fiber, and consuming plenty of liquids […] seek treatment for diarrhea, for example, by addressing an infection in the digestive system […] avoid straining when defecating, as this can weaken the anal sphincter muscles. While waiting to find a successful treatment, a range of discreet products and pads are available to help people cope with incontinence without embarrassment.

• #10 Fecal Incontinence and Disabilities | BCM

  https://www.bcm.edu/research/research-centers/center-for-research-on-women-with-disabilities/a-to-z-directory/bowel-health/fecal-incontinence

  If you feel you may have fecal incontinence, it is important you speak to your doctor. […] One of our medical advisors has provided this helpful handout with a list of ways to prevent fecal incontinence. […] Recording what you eat and drink and how your bowel responds to these foods can help you to determine trigger foods or those that can lead to leakage for you personally. […] These include caffeine, spicy foods, alcoholic beverages, dairy products (milk, cheese, ice cream), fatty and greasy foods, and certain fruits (apples, peaches, pears). […] Eating more fruits and vegetables and swapping out white grains for whole-wheat can help fecal incontinence and many other areas of your health. […] Working to have bowel movements at a specific time of day may take time but it can reduce episodes of fecal incontinence. […] Strengthening the pelvic floor muscles can help reduce episodes of fecal incontinence. […] Some of the medications used for constipation such as bulking agents and fiber supplements are also used for fecal incontinence.

• #11 Fecal incontinence – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/fecal-incontinence/symptoms-causes/syc-20351397

  Depending on the cause, it may be possible to improve or prevent fecal incontinence. These actions may help: […] Reduce constipation. Increase your exercise, eat more high-fiber foods and drink plenty of fluids. […] Control diarrhea. Avoid food or drinks that may make diarrhea worse, such as caffeinated drinks, alcohol, dairy products and fatty foods. […] Do not strain. Straining during bowel movements can eventually weaken anal sphincter muscles or damage nerves.

• #12 Prevention – Voices for PFD

  https://www.voicesforpfd.org/bowel-control/prevention/

  Some women find that eating at regular times helps to regulate bowels. Also, small, frequent meals may help food move more easily through your gastrointestinal tract. In addition, women with ABL benefit from avoiding spicy foods or stimulants such as caffeine, which speed up transit time in the bowel. […] In addition, you may find it helpful to reduce intake of artificial sweeteners (sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol), which can induce diarrhea.

• #13 Fecal Incontinence and Disabilities | BCM

  https://www.bcm.edu/research/research-centers/center-for-research-on-women-with-disabilities/a-to-z-directory/bowel-health/fecal-incontinence

  If you feel you may have fecal incontinence, it is important you speak to your doctor. […] One of our medical advisors has provided this helpful handout with a list of ways to prevent fecal incontinence. […] Recording what you eat and drink and how your bowel responds to these foods can help you to determine trigger foods or those that can lead to leakage for you personally. […] These include caffeine, spicy foods, alcoholic beverages, dairy products (milk, cheese, ice cream), fatty and greasy foods, and certain fruits (apples, peaches, pears). […] Eating more fruits and vegetables and swapping out white grains for whole-wheat can help fecal incontinence and many other areas of your health. […] Working to have bowel movements at a specific time of day may take time but it can reduce episodes of fecal incontinence. […] Strengthening the pelvic floor muscles can help reduce episodes of fecal incontinence. […] Some of the medications used for constipation such as bulking agents and fiber supplements are also used for fecal incontinence.

• #14 Fecal Incontinence and Disabilities | BCM

  https://www.bcm.edu/research/research-centers/center-for-research-on-women-with-disabilities/a-to-z-directory/bowel-health/fecal-incontinence

  If you feel you may have fecal incontinence, it is important you speak to your doctor. […] One of our medical advisors has provided this helpful handout with a list of ways to prevent fecal incontinence. […] Recording what you eat and drink and how your bowel responds to these foods can help you to determine trigger foods or those that can lead to leakage for you personally. […] These include caffeine, spicy foods, alcoholic beverages, dairy products (milk, cheese, ice cream), fatty and greasy foods, and certain fruits (apples, peaches, pears). […] Eating more fruits and vegetables and swapping out white grains for whole-wheat can help fecal incontinence and many other areas of your health. […] Working to have bowel movements at a specific time of day may take time but it can reduce episodes of fecal incontinence. […] Strengthening the pelvic floor muscles can help reduce episodes of fecal incontinence. […] Some of the medications used for constipation such as bulking agents and fiber supplements are also used for fecal incontinence.

• #15 Fecal Incontinence and Disabilities | BCM

  https://www.bcm.edu/research/research-centers/center-for-research-on-women-with-disabilities/a-to-z-directory/bowel-health/fecal-incontinence

  If you feel you may have fecal incontinence, it is important you speak to your doctor. […] One of our medical advisors has provided this helpful handout with a list of ways to prevent fecal incontinence. […] Recording what you eat and drink and how your bowel responds to these foods can help you to determine trigger foods or those that can lead to leakage for you personally. […] These include caffeine, spicy foods, alcoholic beverages, dairy products (milk, cheese, ice cream), fatty and greasy foods, and certain fruits (apples, peaches, pears). […] Eating more fruits and vegetables and swapping out white grains for whole-wheat can help fecal incontinence and many other areas of your health. […] Working to have bowel movements at a specific time of day may take time but it can reduce episodes of fecal incontinence. […] Strengthening the pelvic floor muscles can help reduce episodes of fecal incontinence. […] Some of the medications used for constipation such as bulking agents and fiber supplements are also used for fecal incontinence.

• #16 Prevention – Voices for PFD

  https://www.voicesforpfd.org/bowel-control/prevention/

  Some women find that eating at regular times helps to regulate bowels. Also, small, frequent meals may help food move more easily through your gastrointestinal tract. In addition, women with ABL benefit from avoiding spicy foods or stimulants such as caffeine, which speed up transit time in the bowel. […] In addition, you may find it helpful to reduce intake of artificial sweeteners (sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol), which can induce diarrhea.

• #17 Prevention – Voices for PFD

  https://www.voicesforpfd.org/bowel-control/prevention/

  Some women find that eating at regular times helps to regulate bowels. Also, small, frequent meals may help food move more easily through your gastrointestinal tract. In addition, women with ABL benefit from avoiding spicy foods or stimulants such as caffeine, which speed up transit time in the bowel. […] In addition, you may find it helpful to reduce intake of artificial sweeteners (sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol), which can induce diarrhea.

• #18 Prevention – Voices for PFD

  https://www.voicesforpfd.org/bowel-control/prevention/

  Some women find that eating at regular times helps to regulate bowels. Also, small, frequent meals may help food move more easily through your gastrointestinal tract. In addition, women with ABL benefit from avoiding spicy foods or stimulants such as caffeine, which speed up transit time in the bowel. […] In addition, you may find it helpful to reduce intake of artificial sweeteners (sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol), which can induce diarrhea.

• #19 Fecal Incontinence: Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente

  https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.fecal-incontinence-care-instructions.ut2372

  Fecal incontinence can be caused by constipation, diarrhea, or anxiety or other emotional stress. […] Treatment of fecal incontinence depends on what caused it and how bad it is. It may include changes to your diet, medicine, bowel training, or surgery. More than one treatment may be needed. […] Keep a food diary of what you eat. This will help you learn which foods make your incontinence worse. […] Avoid constipation: Include fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains in your diet each day. These foods are high in fiber. […] Get some exercise every day. Build up slowly to 30 to 60 minutes a day on 5 or more days of the week. […] Schedule time each day for a bowel movement. Having a daily routine may help. Take your time and do not strain when having a bowel movement. […] Try pelvic floor (Kegel) exercises, which tighten and strengthen the pelvic muscles. […] Take care of your mental health, and get support if you need it. Fecal incontinence can affect many aspects of your life, including your mental health.

• #20 Prevention – Voices for PFD

  https://www.voicesforpfd.org/bowel-control/prevention/

  Many women find that diet changes help them to control bowel problems. For both accidental bowel leakage and constipation, the easiest and first diet change to make is FIBER. Fiber is very helpful for many bowel problems for different reasons. For hard stools, fiber pulls water into the stool, making the stool a soft, formed mass that is more easily held in the rectum than watery stool. For loose, liquid stool, fiber absorbs the excess liquid, resulting in a soft, formed stool. […] Dietary fiber (whole grains, fruits, vegetables, or high fiber cereals) or over-the-counter fiber supplements can help make stools more formed, resulting in more complete passage during bowel movements and improved evacuation of stools. It’s much harder to control liquid stool, so the goal is to make all stools a soft, formed mass – aim for the consistency of toothpaste.

• #21 Prevention | incontinence | Continence Health Australia (formerly the Continence Foundation of Australia)

  https://www.continence.org.au/continence-health/prevention

  In many cases, incontinence can be prevented with a healthy diet and lifestyle habits. Here are some simple steps that can help you prevent urinary and faecal incontinence. […] Eat plenty of fibre which improves bowel function by absorbing water and adding bulk to your bowel motions (poo). Bulky stools keep things moving through your bowel to avoid constipation. […] Maintain an healthy body weight with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 or less. Excess body fat strains the pelvic floor and can lead to bladder and bowel control problems. […] Stop smoking. An ongoing cough associated with smoking can weaken the muscles of your pelvic floor and lead to bladder and bowel control problems. […] Aim to exercise for 30 minutes most days. Exercise stimulates movement of the bowel and even gentle exercise like walking helps.

• #22 Incontinence – prevention tips | Better Health Channel

  https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/incontinence-prevention-tips

  To prevent urinary and faecal incontinence, you need to drink plenty of liquids, eat a high-fibre diet, exercise regularly, develop good toilet habits and make healthy lifestyle choices. […] To prevent urinary and faecal incontinence it is important that you: drink plenty of fluids, eat a high-fibre diet, are physically active, practice good toilet habits, make healthy lifestyle choices. […] Dehydration can cause constipation or bladder irritation. […] It is important to eat well to keep your bowels healthy and regular. Your diet should contain food that is high in fibre. […] Physical activity helps prevent constipation by stimulating muscular activity of the bowel (peristalsis). […] Good toilet habits can help to prevent bladder and bowel problems. […] Healthy food choices, exercising and managing your weight are important to prevent incontinence.

• #23 Fecal Incontinence: Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente

  https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.fecal-incontinence-care-instructions.ut2372

  Fecal incontinence can be caused by constipation, diarrhea, or anxiety or other emotional stress. […] Treatment of fecal incontinence depends on what caused it and how bad it is. It may include changes to your diet, medicine, bowel training, or surgery. More than one treatment may be needed. […] Keep a food diary of what you eat. This will help you learn which foods make your incontinence worse. […] Avoid constipation: Include fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains in your diet each day. These foods are high in fiber. […] Get some exercise every day. Build up slowly to 30 to 60 minutes a day on 5 or more days of the week. […] Schedule time each day for a bowel movement. Having a daily routine may help. Take your time and do not strain when having a bowel movement. […] Try pelvic floor (Kegel) exercises, which tighten and strengthen the pelvic muscles. […] Take care of your mental health, and get support if you need it. Fecal incontinence can affect many aspects of your life, including your mental health.

• #24 Prevention | incontinence | Continence Health Australia (formerly the Continence Foundation of Australia)

  https://www.continence.org.au/continence-health/prevention

  In many cases, incontinence can be prevented with a healthy diet and lifestyle habits. Here are some simple steps that can help you prevent urinary and faecal incontinence. […] Eat plenty of fibre which improves bowel function by absorbing water and adding bulk to your bowel motions (poo). Bulky stools keep things moving through your bowel to avoid constipation. […] Maintain an healthy body weight with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 or less. Excess body fat strains the pelvic floor and can lead to bladder and bowel control problems. […] Stop smoking. An ongoing cough associated with smoking can weaken the muscles of your pelvic floor and lead to bladder and bowel control problems. […] Aim to exercise for 30 minutes most days. Exercise stimulates movement of the bowel and even gentle exercise like walking helps.

• #25 Prevention | incontinence | Continence Health Australia (formerly the Continence Foundation of Australia)

  https://www.continence.org.au/continence-health/prevention

  In many cases, incontinence can be prevented with a healthy diet and lifestyle habits. Here are some simple steps that can help you prevent urinary and faecal incontinence. […] Eat plenty of fibre which improves bowel function by absorbing water and adding bulk to your bowel motions (poo). Bulky stools keep things moving through your bowel to avoid constipation. […] Maintain an healthy body weight with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 or less. Excess body fat strains the pelvic floor and can lead to bladder and bowel control problems. […] Stop smoking. An ongoing cough associated with smoking can weaken the muscles of your pelvic floor and lead to bladder and bowel control problems. […] Aim to exercise for 30 minutes most days. Exercise stimulates movement of the bowel and even gentle exercise like walking helps.

• #26 Treatment of Fecal Incontinence – NIDDK

  https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/bowel-control-problems-fecal-incontinence/treatment

  The first step in treating your fecal incontinence is to see a doctor. Your doctor will talk to you about the causes of fecal incontinence and how they can be treated. Simple treatments such as diet changes, medicines, bowel training, and exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles can improve symptoms by about 60 percent. These treatments can stop fecal incontinence in 1 out of 5 people. […] Changing what you eat can help prevent or relieve your fecal incontinence. If diarrhea is the problem, your doctor will recommend avoiding foods and drinks that make your diarrhea worse. If constipation or hemorrhoids are causing your fecal incontinence, your doctor may recommend eating more fiber and drinking more liquids. […] Depending on the cause, over-the-counter medicines can help reduce or relieve your fecal incontinence. If diarrhea is causing your fecal incontinence, your doctor may recommend medicines such as loperamide (Imodium) and bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol, Kaopectate). If constipation is causing your fecal incontinence, your doctor may recommend laxatives, stool softeners, or fiber supplements such as psyllium (Metamucil) or methylcellulose (Citrucel).

• #27 Fecal Incontinence: Causes, Risk Factors, Treatment & More

  https://www.healthline.com/health/bowel-incontinence

  Aging, past trauma, and certain medical conditions can lead to fecal incontinence. The condition isn’t always preventable. The risk, however, can be reduced by maintaining regular bowel movements and by keeping the pelvic muscles strong. […] The treatment for fecal incontinence depends on the cause. Some of the treatment options include: […] Foods that cause diarrhea or constipation are identified and eliminated from the diet. This can help normalize and regulate bowel movements. Your doctor may recommend an increase in fluids and certain types of fiber. […] Following a bowel retraining routine can encourage normal bowel movements. Aspects of this routine may include: sitting on the toilet on a regular schedule and using rectal suppositories to stimulate bowel movements. […] Kegel exercises strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. These exercises involve a routine of repeatedly contracting the muscles that are used when going to the bathroom. You should consult your doctor to learn the correct way to do the exercises. […] Biofeedback is an alternative medical technique. With it, you learn to use your mind to control your bodily functions with the help of sensors. […] If you have fecal incontinence, biofeedback will help you learn how to control and strengthen your sphincter muscles.

• #28 Bowel Incontinence (Fecal Incontinence): Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

  https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/bowel-incontinence

  Bowel incontinence is usually treatable. In many cases, it can be cured completely. […] Recommended treatments vary according to the cause of bowel incontinence. Often, more than one treatment method may be required to control symptoms. […] Non-surgical treatments are often recommended as initial treatment for bowel incontinence. These include: […] These steps may be helpful: Eat 20 to 30 grams of fiber per day. This can make stool more bulky and easier to control. Avoid caffeine. This may help prevent diarrhea. Drink several glasses of water each day. This can prevent constipation. […] Begin a program of regularly contracting the muscles used to control urinary flow (Kegel exercises). This builds strength in the pelvic muscles and may help reduce bowel incontinence. […] Schedule bowel movements at the same times each day. This can help prevent accidents in between.

• #29 Assessment, prevention and treatment of faecal incontinence in older people

  https://journals.rcni.com/nursing-older-people/cpd/assessment-prevention-and-treatment-of-faecal-incontinence-in-older-people-nop.2018.e1050

  Faecal incontinence is an impaired ability to control the passage of stool, often described as involuntary loss of solid or liquid stool, and the symptom of an underlying diagnosis. It is a common problem in older adults. […] Healthcare professionals should take every opportunity to ask about faecal incontinence symptoms so that symptomatic relief and treatment interventions can be initiated. There are several conservative approaches available for the treatment of faecal incontinence, which should be considered as first line to target symptomatic relief.

• #30 Fecal Incontinence: Causes, Risk Factors, Treatment & More

  https://www.healthline.com/health/bowel-incontinence

  Aging, past trauma, and certain medical conditions can lead to fecal incontinence. The condition isn’t always preventable. The risk, however, can be reduced by maintaining regular bowel movements and by keeping the pelvic muscles strong. […] The treatment for fecal incontinence depends on the cause. Some of the treatment options include: […] Foods that cause diarrhea or constipation are identified and eliminated from the diet. This can help normalize and regulate bowel movements. Your doctor may recommend an increase in fluids and certain types of fiber. […] Following a bowel retraining routine can encourage normal bowel movements. Aspects of this routine may include: sitting on the toilet on a regular schedule and using rectal suppositories to stimulate bowel movements. […] Kegel exercises strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. These exercises involve a routine of repeatedly contracting the muscles that are used when going to the bathroom. You should consult your doctor to learn the correct way to do the exercises. […] Biofeedback is an alternative medical technique. With it, you learn to use your mind to control your bodily functions with the help of sensors. […] If you have fecal incontinence, biofeedback will help you learn how to control and strengthen your sphincter muscles.

• #31 Bowel Incontinence (Fecal Incontinence): Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

  https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/bowel-incontinence

  A sensor is placed inside the anus and on the abdominal wall. This provides feedback as a person does exercises to improve bowel control. […] Surgery may be recommended for people whose bowel incontinence is not helped by non-invasive treatments. The types of surgery include: […] There are newer, non-surgical procedures to treat bowel incontinence, such as: These procedures can reduce bowel incontinence in some people, without the risks of surgery. Because they are relatively new, their long-term effectiveness and safety aren’t as well-known as other treatments.

• #32 Urinary Incontinence Treatment/Prevention – Brigham and Women’s Hospital

  https://www.brighamandwomens.org/obgyn/urogynecology/diagnosis-treatment-and-prevention-of-urinary-incontinence

  Given the increasing incidence of urinary incontinence in our aging population, greater attention is being paid to prevention. An easy preventive intervention would be learning proper technique of pelvic floor exercises or Kegels and performing them prior to the onset of urinary incontinence. Most patients currently perform Kegels incorrectly. All patients would benefit from confirmation of proper exercise technique by their physician or qualified pelvic floor physical therapist. Avoidance of chronic straining and maintaining a healthy weight also can reduce the risk of stress urinary incontinence. […] In addition, patients with complaints of overactive bladder or urinary incontinence should be evaluated soon after the onset of the condition as patients with mild symptoms often have greater success with more conservative treatment options. Treatment of long-standing disease often involves more aggressive treatment with lower success rates.

• #33 Urinary Incontinence Treatment/Prevention – Brigham and Women’s Hospital

  https://www.brighamandwomens.org/obgyn/urogynecology/diagnosis-treatment-and-prevention-of-urinary-incontinence

  Given the increasing incidence of urinary incontinence in our aging population, greater attention is being paid to prevention. An easy preventive intervention would be learning proper technique of pelvic floor exercises or Kegels and performing them prior to the onset of urinary incontinence. Most patients currently perform Kegels incorrectly. All patients would benefit from confirmation of proper exercise technique by their physician or qualified pelvic floor physical therapist. Avoidance of chronic straining and maintaining a healthy weight also can reduce the risk of stress urinary incontinence. […] In addition, patients with complaints of overactive bladder or urinary incontinence should be evaluated soon after the onset of the condition as patients with mild symptoms often have greater success with more conservative treatment options. Treatment of long-standing disease often involves more aggressive treatment with lower success rates.

• #34 Incontinence – prevention tips | Better Health Channel

  https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/incontinence-prevention-tips

  To prevent urinary and faecal incontinence, you need to drink plenty of liquids, eat a high-fibre diet, exercise regularly, develop good toilet habits and make healthy lifestyle choices. […] To prevent urinary and faecal incontinence it is important that you: drink plenty of fluids, eat a high-fibre diet, are physically active, practice good toilet habits, make healthy lifestyle choices. […] Dehydration can cause constipation or bladder irritation. […] It is important to eat well to keep your bowels healthy and regular. Your diet should contain food that is high in fibre. […] Physical activity helps prevent constipation by stimulating muscular activity of the bowel (peristalsis). […] Good toilet habits can help to prevent bladder and bowel problems. […] Healthy food choices, exercising and managing your weight are important to prevent incontinence.

• #35 Incontinence and continence problems | Better Health Channel

  https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/incontinence-and-continence-problems

  There are things you can do to help keep your bladder and bowel healthy, and avoid incontinence and continence problems. Suggestions for healthy lifestyle choices include: […] Good toilet habits can help to prevent incontinence and continence problems. These include:

• #36 Treatment of Fecal Incontinence – NIDDK

  https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/bowel-control-problems-fecal-incontinence/treatment

  Your doctor may recommend that you train yourself to have bowel movements at certain times of the day, such as after meals. Developing regular bowel movements may take weeks to months to improve fecal incontinence. […] Pelvic floor muscle exercises, also called Kegel exercises, can improve fecal incontinence symptoms. Tightening and relaxing your pelvic floor muscles many times a day can strengthen the muscles in your anus, pelvic floor, and rectum. […] Surgery may be an option for fecal incontinence that fails to improve with other treatments, or for fecal incontinence caused by injuries to the pelvic floor muscles or anal sphincters. […] Fecal incontinence can cause anal discomfort such as irritation, pain, or itching. You can help relieve anal discomfort by washing the anal area after a bowel movement, changing soiled underwear as soon as possible, and keeping the anal area dry.

• #37 Bladder and Bowel Incontinence

  https://healthlibrary.aultcare.com/Library/PreventionGuidelines/134,113

  Keeping a bathroom schedule. Setting a regular schedule for using the toilet can give you better control. This includes trying to urinate or move your bowels at the same time each day. […] Electrical stimulation. This therapy can stimulate damaged nerves. This may give you better muscle control in your bladder or bowel. […] Surgery. In rare cases, you may need surgery to fix damage to muscles or nerves. […] Both bladder and bowel incontinence can lead to a breakdown of skin. Ask your healthcare provider about correct skin care for your situation.

• #38 Prevention | incontinence | Continence Health Australia (formerly the Continence Foundation of Australia)

  https://www.continence.org.au/continence-health/prevention

  Do your pelvic floor muscle exercises regularly. Pregnancy, childbirth, regular heavy lifting and a chronic cough can weaken the pelvic floor, but you can strengthen these muscles with specific exercises. […] Go to the toilet when you get the urge to open your bowels. Most people get the urge first thing in the morning or following a meal when eating has stimulated the bowel. […] Avoid constipation as this affects bladder and bowel function. If you often strain to move your bowels, the pelvic floor stretches and weakens over time. […] Seek help for bladder and bowel problems, as the symptoms will not go away on their own and may worsen over time.

• #39 Fecal Incontinence – Urogynecology & Pelvic Health | UCLA Health

  https://www.uclahealth.org/medical-services/womens-pelvic-health/conditions-treated/fecal-incontinence

  Many causes of fecal incontinence can’t be prevented. However, as you go through the process of diagnosis to find its cause, you might learn ways to prevent episodes of incontinence. For example, if your diet is to blame, avoiding certain foods or beverages, such as alcohol or caffeine, may help. A high fiber diet with plenty of fluids might also work. Certain treatments, such as bowel training, may help you develop a schedule for going to the bathroom throughout the day and, in turn, prevent accidents. […] One way to reduce your risk of fecal incontinence is to use the toilet regularly and attempt a bowel movement.

• #40 Prevention | incontinence | Continence Health Australia (formerly the Continence Foundation of Australia)

  https://www.continence.org.au/continence-health/prevention

  Do your pelvic floor muscle exercises regularly. Pregnancy, childbirth, regular heavy lifting and a chronic cough can weaken the pelvic floor, but you can strengthen these muscles with specific exercises. […] Go to the toilet when you get the urge to open your bowels. Most people get the urge first thing in the morning or following a meal when eating has stimulated the bowel. […] Avoid constipation as this affects bladder and bowel function. If you often strain to move your bowels, the pelvic floor stretches and weakens over time. […] Seek help for bladder and bowel problems, as the symptoms will not go away on their own and may worsen over time.

• #41 Fecal incontinence – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/fecal-incontinence/symptoms-causes/syc-20351397

  Depending on the cause, it may be possible to improve or prevent fecal incontinence. These actions may help: […] Reduce constipation. Increase your exercise, eat more high-fiber foods and drink plenty of fluids. […] Control diarrhea. Avoid food or drinks that may make diarrhea worse, such as caffeinated drinks, alcohol, dairy products and fatty foods. […] Do not strain. Straining during bowel movements can eventually weaken anal sphincter muscles or damage nerves.

• #42 Fecal (Bowel) Incontinence: What It Is, Causes & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14574-fecal-bowel-incontinence

  You cant prevent all causes of fecal incontinence. But you can take steps to lower your risk of two of the most common ones: diarrhea and constipation. […] Incorporate changes to your diet that reduce your risk of constipation. And if youre constipated, dont strain to poop. This can damage the nerves and muscles that help you control bowel movements.

• #43 Bowel incontinence | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/bowel-incontinence/

  In many cases, with the right treatment, a person can maintain normal bowel function throughout their life. […] You may find it helpful to use continence products until your bowel incontinence is better controlled. […] Bowel incontinence associated with diarrhoea or constipation can often be controlled by making changes to your diet. […] Pelvic floor muscle training is a type of exercise programme used to treat cases of bowel incontinence caused by weakness in the pelvic floor muscles. […] Bowel retraining is a type of treatment for people with reduced sensation in their rectum as a result of nerve damage, or for those who have recurring episodes of constipation. […] Medication can be used to help treat soft or loose stools or constipation associated with bowel incontinence. […] Surgery is usually only recommended after all other treatment options have been tried. […] The main surgical treatments used on the NHS are sphincteroplasty and sacral nerve stimulation. […] An artificial sphincter may be implanted if you have bowel incontinence caused by a problem with your sphincter muscles.

• #44 Bowel Incontinence (Fecal Incontinence): Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

  https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/bowel-incontinence

  Bowel incontinence is usually treatable. In many cases, it can be cured completely. […] Recommended treatments vary according to the cause of bowel incontinence. Often, more than one treatment method may be required to control symptoms. […] Non-surgical treatments are often recommended as initial treatment for bowel incontinence. These include: […] These steps may be helpful: Eat 20 to 30 grams of fiber per day. This can make stool more bulky and easier to control. Avoid caffeine. This may help prevent diarrhea. Drink several glasses of water each day. This can prevent constipation. […] Begin a program of regularly contracting the muscles used to control urinary flow (Kegel exercises). This builds strength in the pelvic muscles and may help reduce bowel incontinence. […] Schedule bowel movements at the same times each day. This can help prevent accidents in between.

• #45 Incontinence Causes, Treatments, and Prevention

  https://tyemedical.com/incontinence-causes-treatments-and-prevention/?srsltid=AfmBOooLWheybmz4F23Jhe3xEpJsirq817ehSma_8NrV7UX5jfnztDCQ

  Bowel incontinence can occur alongside urinary incontinence or on its own. Due to the nature of fecal matter, it can be more difficult to find suitable products to handle bowel incontinence. […] Bowel or fecal incontinence is typically caused by: […] Common bowel incontinence treatments include: […] The first type of bowel training for fecal incontinence is like training for the bladder. You go according to a schedule and gradually increase the time between bathroom trips. You can also talk to your doctor about taking a daily enema to help control stool removal and improve incontinence symptoms. […] When appropriate, you can have surgery to repair damaged anal sphincter muscles or even receive an artificial anal sphincter to treat bowel incontinence. […] If nerve damage causes bowel leakage, your doctor might recommend implanting a neurotransmitter to send mild electrical impulses to help control your bladder, sphincter, and pelvic floor muscles. This can relieve urinary and bowel incontinence symptoms. […] A colostomy is often the last resort when no other treatments work effectively. After a surgeon makes an abdominal incision, a special pouch is attached to the outside of your abdomen to collect stool.

• #46 Treatment of Fecal Incontinence – NIDDK

  https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/bowel-control-problems-fecal-incontinence/treatment

  Your doctor may recommend that you train yourself to have bowel movements at certain times of the day, such as after meals. Developing regular bowel movements may take weeks to months to improve fecal incontinence. […] Pelvic floor muscle exercises, also called Kegel exercises, can improve fecal incontinence symptoms. Tightening and relaxing your pelvic floor muscles many times a day can strengthen the muscles in your anus, pelvic floor, and rectum. […] Surgery may be an option for fecal incontinence that fails to improve with other treatments, or for fecal incontinence caused by injuries to the pelvic floor muscles or anal sphincters. […] Fecal incontinence can cause anal discomfort such as irritation, pain, or itching. You can help relieve anal discomfort by washing the anal area after a bowel movement, changing soiled underwear as soon as possible, and keeping the anal area dry.

• #47 Accidental Bowel Leakage | ACOG

  https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/accidental-bowel-leakage

  Bowel training involves training yourself to have regular bowel movements at the same time each day. Several techniques can be used. Your ob-gyn can tell you which technique is best for you based on your symptoms. […] When used to manage ABL, biofeedback is a training technique that helps you improve the function of the anal sphincter muscles. […] A special kind of injection can be used to treat bowel control problems. With this treatment, an agent that adds bulk is injected in the tissue surrounding the anus. This narrows the anal opening to help the anal sphincter work better. […] In some cases, surgery may help correct loss of bowel control. Most people will try other treatments before surgery is recommended.

• #48 Incontinence – prevention tips | Better Health Channel

  https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/incontinence-prevention-tips

  To prevent urinary and faecal incontinence, you need to drink plenty of liquids, eat a high-fibre diet, exercise regularly, develop good toilet habits and make healthy lifestyle choices. […] To prevent urinary and faecal incontinence it is important that you: drink plenty of fluids, eat a high-fibre diet, are physically active, practice good toilet habits, make healthy lifestyle choices. […] Dehydration can cause constipation or bladder irritation. […] It is important to eat well to keep your bowels healthy and regular. Your diet should contain food that is high in fibre. […] Physical activity helps prevent constipation by stimulating muscular activity of the bowel (peristalsis). […] Good toilet habits can help to prevent bladder and bowel problems. […] Healthy food choices, exercising and managing your weight are important to prevent incontinence.

• #49 Incontinence prevention, management & support | Continence Health Australia (formerly the Continence Foundation of Australia)

  https://www.continence.org.au/

  Preventing incontinence can be achieved with a healthy diet and lifestyle habits. […] Let our 5 healthy habits be your guide to a healthier and more independent future. […] Toilet Tactics is designed to help promote healthy bladder and bowel habits in primary school children across Australia. […] Find out the importance of exercising your pelvic floor muscles to support bladder and bowel function.

• #50 Prevention | incontinence | Continence Health Australia (formerly the Continence Foundation of Australia)

  https://www.continence.org.au/continence-health/prevention

  In many cases, incontinence can be prevented with a healthy diet and lifestyle habits. Here are some simple steps that can help you prevent urinary and faecal incontinence. […] Eat plenty of fibre which improves bowel function by absorbing water and adding bulk to your bowel motions (poo). Bulky stools keep things moving through your bowel to avoid constipation. […] Maintain an healthy body weight with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 or less. Excess body fat strains the pelvic floor and can lead to bladder and bowel control problems. […] Stop smoking. An ongoing cough associated with smoking can weaken the muscles of your pelvic floor and lead to bladder and bowel control problems. […] Aim to exercise for 30 minutes most days. Exercise stimulates movement of the bowel and even gentle exercise like walking helps.

• #51 How to Prevent Incontinence – Urology of Greater Atlanta

  https://ugatl.com/blog/how-to-prevent-incontinence/

  Incontinence Prevention […] Preventing incontinence starts with adopting healthy habits. Here are some proven strategies: […] Regular pelvic floor exercises, also known as Kegels, can improve bladder control and reduce the risk of urinary and fecal incontinence. […] Carrying excess body fat strains the pelvic floor muscles and bladder. Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight can alleviate this pressure and support better bladder function. […] Constipation puts additional stress on the pelvic floor. Eat a diet rich in fiber, drink plenty of water, and stay active to encourage regular bowel motions. […] Reduce or eliminate foods and drinks that can irritate the bladder, such as caffeine, alcohol, citrus fruits, and spicy foods. […] Go to the bathroom when you feel the urge rather than holding it for extended periods. Avoid straining during bowel movements.

• #52 Prevention | incontinence | Continence Health Australia (formerly the Continence Foundation of Australia)

  https://www.continence.org.au/continence-health/prevention

  In many cases, incontinence can be prevented with a healthy diet and lifestyle habits. Here are some simple steps that can help you prevent urinary and faecal incontinence. […] Eat plenty of fibre which improves bowel function by absorbing water and adding bulk to your bowel motions (poo). Bulky stools keep things moving through your bowel to avoid constipation. […] Maintain an healthy body weight with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 or less. Excess body fat strains the pelvic floor and can lead to bladder and bowel control problems. […] Stop smoking. An ongoing cough associated with smoking can weaken the muscles of your pelvic floor and lead to bladder and bowel control problems. […] Aim to exercise for 30 minutes most days. Exercise stimulates movement of the bowel and even gentle exercise like walking helps.

• #53 Skin care and incontinence: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003976.htm

  A healthy, well-balanced diet that contains enough calories and protein helps keep you and your skin healthy. […] Change your position often, at least every 2 hours […] Change sheets and clothing right away after they are soiled […] Use items that can help reduce pressure, such as pillows or foam padding. […] Smoking affects healing of the skin, so stopping smoking is important.

• #54 Prevention | incontinence | Continence Health Australia (formerly the Continence Foundation of Australia)

  https://www.continence.org.au/continence-health/prevention

  Do your pelvic floor muscle exercises regularly. Pregnancy, childbirth, regular heavy lifting and a chronic cough can weaken the pelvic floor, but you can strengthen these muscles with specific exercises. […] Go to the toilet when you get the urge to open your bowels. Most people get the urge first thing in the morning or following a meal when eating has stimulated the bowel. […] Avoid constipation as this affects bladder and bowel function. If you often strain to move your bowels, the pelvic floor stretches and weakens over time. […] Seek help for bladder and bowel problems, as the symptoms will not go away on their own and may worsen over time.

• #55 Bowel incontinence: Symptoms, treatment, and prevention

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/165583

  To prevent bowel incontinence, or reduce the severity of symptoms people are advised to: avoid constipation, for example, by getting more exercise, eating foods that are high in fiber, and consuming plenty of liquids […] seek treatment for diarrhea, for example, by addressing an infection in the digestive system […] avoid straining when defecating, as this can weaken the anal sphincter muscles. While waiting to find a successful treatment, a range of discreet products and pads are available to help people cope with incontinence without embarrassment.

• #56 Treatment of Fecal Incontinence – NIDDK

  https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/bowel-control-problems-fecal-incontinence/treatment

  Your doctor may recommend that you train yourself to have bowel movements at certain times of the day, such as after meals. Developing regular bowel movements may take weeks to months to improve fecal incontinence. […] Pelvic floor muscle exercises, also called Kegel exercises, can improve fecal incontinence symptoms. Tightening and relaxing your pelvic floor muscles many times a day can strengthen the muscles in your anus, pelvic floor, and rectum. […] Surgery may be an option for fecal incontinence that fails to improve with other treatments, or for fecal incontinence caused by injuries to the pelvic floor muscles or anal sphincters. […] Fecal incontinence can cause anal discomfort such as irritation, pain, or itching. You can help relieve anal discomfort by washing the anal area after a bowel movement, changing soiled underwear as soon as possible, and keeping the anal area dry.

• #57 Fecal incontinence – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/fecal-incontinence/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351403

  Other treatments may be used when more conservative treatments don’t work. […] Surgery may be necessary to correct an underlying problem, such as rectal prolapse, that causes fecal incontinence. […] Keeping diaries for a few weeks can help you manage symptoms and communicate with your healthcare professional. […] You can help avoid further discomfort from fecal incontinence by keeping the skin around your anus as clean and dry as possible. […] When medical treatments can’t completely eliminate incontinence, products such as absorbent pads and disposable underwear can help you manage the problem. […] Do not eat foods or do activities that worsen your symptoms.

• #58 Functional Fecal Incontinence | Physician Alliance of Connecticut

  https://physiciansallianceofconnecticut.com/blog/functional-fecal-incontinence-symptoms-causes-and-prevention/

  Taking steps to prevent fecal incontinence […] many steps can be taken to improve your daily life and make passing stool easier and more comfortable. Here are some preventative measures and treatment plans doctors typically advise for patients with functional incontinence. […] If your fecal incontinence is due to intermittent or chronic diarrhea or constipation, different types of medications can be prescribed. Anti-diarrheal medications or laxatives function well and help make your stool easier to pass. […] If a muscle weakness or other related issues are contributing to your fecal incontinence, your doctor may suggest performing regular Kegel exercises to strengthen your muscles in this critical area. […] In some cases, surgery is recommended to correct muscle or nerve damage that is causing fecal incontinence. A sphincteroplasty or a surgical correction of an issue like rectal prolapse or hemorrhoids can help you get back control and sensation in this area, leading to better bowel control.

• #59 Skin care and incontinence: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003976.htm

  Cleaning and drying the area right away after urinating or having a bowel movement. […] Use soap-free skin cleansers that do not cause dryness or irritation. Follow the product’s instructions. Some products do not require rinsing. […] Moisturizing creams can help keep the skin moist. Avoid products that contain alcohol, which may irritate the skin. […] Consider using a skin sealant or moisture barrier. Creams or ointments that contain zinc oxide, lanolin, or petrolatum form a protective barrier on the skin. […] Even if these products are used, the skin must still be cleaned each time after passing urine or stool. Reapply the cream or ointment after cleaning and drying the skin. […] Incontinence can cause a yeast infection on the skin. This is an itchy, red, pimple-like rash. The skin may feel raw.

• #60 Treatment of Fecal Incontinence – NIDDK

  https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/bowel-control-problems-fecal-incontinence/treatment

  The first step in treating your fecal incontinence is to see a doctor. Your doctor will talk to you about the causes of fecal incontinence and how they can be treated. Simple treatments such as diet changes, medicines, bowel training, and exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles can improve symptoms by about 60 percent. These treatments can stop fecal incontinence in 1 out of 5 people. […] Changing what you eat can help prevent or relieve your fecal incontinence. If diarrhea is the problem, your doctor will recommend avoiding foods and drinks that make your diarrhea worse. If constipation or hemorrhoids are causing your fecal incontinence, your doctor may recommend eating more fiber and drinking more liquids. […] Depending on the cause, over-the-counter medicines can help reduce or relieve your fecal incontinence. If diarrhea is causing your fecal incontinence, your doctor may recommend medicines such as loperamide (Imodium) and bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol, Kaopectate). If constipation is causing your fecal incontinence, your doctor may recommend laxatives, stool softeners, or fiber supplements such as psyllium (Metamucil) or methylcellulose (Citrucel).

• #61 Functional Fecal Incontinence | Physician Alliance of Connecticut

  https://physiciansallianceofconnecticut.com/blog/functional-fecal-incontinence-symptoms-causes-and-prevention/

  Taking steps to prevent fecal incontinence […] many steps can be taken to improve your daily life and make passing stool easier and more comfortable. Here are some preventative measures and treatment plans doctors typically advise for patients with functional incontinence. […] If your fecal incontinence is due to intermittent or chronic diarrhea or constipation, different types of medications can be prescribed. Anti-diarrheal medications or laxatives function well and help make your stool easier to pass. […] If a muscle weakness or other related issues are contributing to your fecal incontinence, your doctor may suggest performing regular Kegel exercises to strengthen your muscles in this critical area. […] In some cases, surgery is recommended to correct muscle or nerve damage that is causing fecal incontinence. A sphincteroplasty or a surgical correction of an issue like rectal prolapse or hemorrhoids can help you get back control and sensation in this area, leading to better bowel control.

• #62 Treatment of Fecal Incontinence – NIDDK

  https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/bowel-control-problems-fecal-incontinence/treatment

  The first step in treating your fecal incontinence is to see a doctor. Your doctor will talk to you about the causes of fecal incontinence and how they can be treated. Simple treatments such as diet changes, medicines, bowel training, and exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles can improve symptoms by about 60 percent. These treatments can stop fecal incontinence in 1 out of 5 people. […] Changing what you eat can help prevent or relieve your fecal incontinence. If diarrhea is the problem, your doctor will recommend avoiding foods and drinks that make your diarrhea worse. If constipation or hemorrhoids are causing your fecal incontinence, your doctor may recommend eating more fiber and drinking more liquids. […] Depending on the cause, over-the-counter medicines can help reduce or relieve your fecal incontinence. If diarrhea is causing your fecal incontinence, your doctor may recommend medicines such as loperamide (Imodium) and bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol, Kaopectate). If constipation is causing your fecal incontinence, your doctor may recommend laxatives, stool softeners, or fiber supplements such as psyllium (Metamucil) or methylcellulose (Citrucel).

• #63 Bowel Incontinence (Fecal Incontinence): Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

  https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/bowel-incontinence

  Bowel incontinence is usually treatable. In many cases, it can be cured completely. […] Recommended treatments vary according to the cause of bowel incontinence. Often, more than one treatment method may be required to control symptoms. […] Non-surgical treatments are often recommended as initial treatment for bowel incontinence. These include: […] These steps may be helpful: Eat 20 to 30 grams of fiber per day. This can make stool more bulky and easier to control. Avoid caffeine. This may help prevent diarrhea. Drink several glasses of water each day. This can prevent constipation. […] Begin a program of regularly contracting the muscles used to control urinary flow (Kegel exercises). This builds strength in the pelvic muscles and may help reduce bowel incontinence. […] Schedule bowel movements at the same times each day. This can help prevent accidents in between.

• #64 Treatment of Fecal Incontinence – NIDDK

  https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/bowel-control-problems-fecal-incontinence/treatment

  The first step in treating your fecal incontinence is to see a doctor. Your doctor will talk to you about the causes of fecal incontinence and how they can be treated. Simple treatments such as diet changes, medicines, bowel training, and exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles can improve symptoms by about 60 percent. These treatments can stop fecal incontinence in 1 out of 5 people. […] Changing what you eat can help prevent or relieve your fecal incontinence. If diarrhea is the problem, your doctor will recommend avoiding foods and drinks that make your diarrhea worse. If constipation or hemorrhoids are causing your fecal incontinence, your doctor may recommend eating more fiber and drinking more liquids. […] Depending on the cause, over-the-counter medicines can help reduce or relieve your fecal incontinence. If diarrhea is causing your fecal incontinence, your doctor may recommend medicines such as loperamide (Imodium) and bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol, Kaopectate). If constipation is causing your fecal incontinence, your doctor may recommend laxatives, stool softeners, or fiber supplements such as psyllium (Metamucil) or methylcellulose (Citrucel).

• #65 Treatment of Fecal Incontinence – NIDDK

  https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/bowel-control-problems-fecal-incontinence/treatment

  The first step in treating your fecal incontinence is to see a doctor. Your doctor will talk to you about the causes of fecal incontinence and how they can be treated. Simple treatments such as diet changes, medicines, bowel training, and exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles can improve symptoms by about 60 percent. These treatments can stop fecal incontinence in 1 out of 5 people. […] Changing what you eat can help prevent or relieve your fecal incontinence. If diarrhea is the problem, your doctor will recommend avoiding foods and drinks that make your diarrhea worse. If constipation or hemorrhoids are causing your fecal incontinence, your doctor may recommend eating more fiber and drinking more liquids. […] Depending on the cause, over-the-counter medicines can help reduce or relieve your fecal incontinence. If diarrhea is causing your fecal incontinence, your doctor may recommend medicines such as loperamide (Imodium) and bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol, Kaopectate). If constipation is causing your fecal incontinence, your doctor may recommend laxatives, stool softeners, or fiber supplements such as psyllium (Metamucil) or methylcellulose (Citrucel).

• #66 Fecal Incontinence and Disabilities | BCM

  https://www.bcm.edu/research/research-centers/center-for-research-on-women-with-disabilities/a-to-z-directory/bowel-health/fecal-incontinence

  If you feel you may have fecal incontinence, it is important you speak to your doctor. […] One of our medical advisors has provided this helpful handout with a list of ways to prevent fecal incontinence. […] Recording what you eat and drink and how your bowel responds to these foods can help you to determine trigger foods or those that can lead to leakage for you personally. […] These include caffeine, spicy foods, alcoholic beverages, dairy products (milk, cheese, ice cream), fatty and greasy foods, and certain fruits (apples, peaches, pears). […] Eating more fruits and vegetables and swapping out white grains for whole-wheat can help fecal incontinence and many other areas of your health. […] Working to have bowel movements at a specific time of day may take time but it can reduce episodes of fecal incontinence. […] Strengthening the pelvic floor muscles can help reduce episodes of fecal incontinence. […] Some of the medications used for constipation such as bulking agents and fiber supplements are also used for fecal incontinence.

• #67 Treatment of Fecal Incontinence – NIDDK

  https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/bowel-control-problems-fecal-incontinence/treatment

  The first step in treating your fecal incontinence is to see a doctor. Your doctor will talk to you about the causes of fecal incontinence and how they can be treated. Simple treatments such as diet changes, medicines, bowel training, and exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles can improve symptoms by about 60 percent. These treatments can stop fecal incontinence in 1 out of 5 people. […] Changing what you eat can help prevent or relieve your fecal incontinence. If diarrhea is the problem, your doctor will recommend avoiding foods and drinks that make your diarrhea worse. If constipation or hemorrhoids are causing your fecal incontinence, your doctor may recommend eating more fiber and drinking more liquids. […] Depending on the cause, over-the-counter medicines can help reduce or relieve your fecal incontinence. If diarrhea is causing your fecal incontinence, your doctor may recommend medicines such as loperamide (Imodium) and bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol, Kaopectate). If constipation is causing your fecal incontinence, your doctor may recommend laxatives, stool softeners, or fiber supplements such as psyllium (Metamucil) or methylcellulose (Citrucel).

• #68 Bladder and Bowel Incontinence

  https://healthlibrary.aultcare.com/Library/PreventionGuidelines/134,113

  Bladder or bowel incontinence means there is a problem holding in urine or stool. You may have unwanted passage of urine or stool that you cant control. These conditions can be stressful to deal with. But dont feel embarrassed about talking with your healthcare provider. Providers are used to dealing with these issues and can help you manage the problem. […] Some common treatments are: […] Changes in food or drink. Increasing your fiber intake can help manage diarrhea and constipation. Drinking plenty of fluids can also ease constipation. Not drinking fluids at certain times can help manage overactive bladder and urinary incontinence. […] Exercises. Kegel exercises can strengthen the sphincter muscles and pelvic floor. This can help you have better control. […] Medicines. Some medicines can help control bowel incontinence. Antidiarrheal medicines can help manage diarrhea. And medicine can help bladder muscles relax to give you better control.

• #69 Bowel incontinence | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/bowel-incontinence/

  In many cases, with the right treatment, a person can maintain normal bowel function throughout their life. […] You may find it helpful to use continence products until your bowel incontinence is better controlled. […] Bowel incontinence associated with diarrhoea or constipation can often be controlled by making changes to your diet. […] Pelvic floor muscle training is a type of exercise programme used to treat cases of bowel incontinence caused by weakness in the pelvic floor muscles. […] Bowel retraining is a type of treatment for people with reduced sensation in their rectum as a result of nerve damage, or for those who have recurring episodes of constipation. […] Medication can be used to help treat soft or loose stools or constipation associated with bowel incontinence. […] Surgery is usually only recommended after all other treatment options have been tried. […] The main surgical treatments used on the NHS are sphincteroplasty and sacral nerve stimulation. […] An artificial sphincter may be implanted if you have bowel incontinence caused by a problem with your sphincter muscles.

• #70 Fecal Incontinence – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459128/

  Fecal incontinence is the inability to control bowel movements, leading to the involuntary release of gas or stool. […] While fecal incontinence is highly prevalent, it is often underdiagnosed and untreated. A thorough history, physical examination, and appropriate diagnostic tests can frequently uncover treatable causes, offering patients significant relief and improved quality of life. […] Collaboration with an interprofessional team, including gastroenterologists, physical therapists, and continence specialists, enhances patient care by ensuring a comprehensive treatment plan. This teamwork leads to improved diagnosis, more effective interventions, and better patient outcomes, ultimately reducing the burden of fecal incontinence on patients’ lives. […] The following supportive measures can be implemented for patients with fecal incontinence: Anything that improves a patients general well-being and nutritional status, hygiene maintenance includes avoiding perianal skin soiling with regular cleaning, zinc oxide application, and incontinence pads.

• #71 Bowel Incontinence Treatment in Portland, OR | Colorectal Health Northwest | Colon & Rectal Surgeon

  https://www.nwcch.com/bowel-incontinence

  Bowel incontinence, also known as fecal incontinence, is a condition that can significantly impact your quality of life. […] Understanding the underlying cause is essential for effective treatment, which is why a thorough evaluation by a specialist is very important. […] Treatment options are often as simple as dietary modifications, pelvic floor exercises, medications, or referral to a pelvic floor physical therapist. Advanced therapies like biofeedback may also be beneficial. […] Seeking treatment early can improve your symptoms and prevent further complications.

• #72 Urinary Incontinence Treatment/Prevention – Brigham and Women’s Hospital

  https://www.brighamandwomens.org/obgyn/urogynecology/diagnosis-treatment-and-prevention-of-urinary-incontinence

  Given the increasing incidence of urinary incontinence in our aging population, greater attention is being paid to prevention. An easy preventive intervention would be learning proper technique of pelvic floor exercises or Kegels and performing them prior to the onset of urinary incontinence. Most patients currently perform Kegels incorrectly. All patients would benefit from confirmation of proper exercise technique by their physician or qualified pelvic floor physical therapist. Avoidance of chronic straining and maintaining a healthy weight also can reduce the risk of stress urinary incontinence. […] In addition, patients with complaints of overactive bladder or urinary incontinence should be evaluated soon after the onset of the condition as patients with mild symptoms often have greater success with more conservative treatment options. Treatment of long-standing disease often involves more aggressive treatment with lower success rates.

• #73 Bowel Incontinence Treatment in Portland, OR | Colorectal Health Northwest | Colon & Rectal Surgeon

  https://www.nwcch.com/bowel-incontinence

  Bowel incontinence, also known as fecal incontinence, is a condition that can significantly impact your quality of life. […] Understanding the underlying cause is essential for effective treatment, which is why a thorough evaluation by a specialist is very important. […] Treatment options are often as simple as dietary modifications, pelvic floor exercises, medications, or referral to a pelvic floor physical therapist. Advanced therapies like biofeedback may also be beneficial. […] Seeking treatment early can improve your symptoms and prevent further complications.

• #74 Bowel incontinence | Jean Hailes

  https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/bowel/bowel-incontinence

  You may be able to prevent and manage bowel incontinence with diet and lifestyle. For example: […] do regular pelvic floor muscle exercises […] learn how to use your pelvic floor muscles to hold on until you get to the toilet and relax when you sit on toilet. […] Medicine or surgery may be used to treat some types of bowel incontinence. […] You can get help from a continence health professional such as a pelvic floor physiotherapist or nurse continence specialist.

• #75 Unable to control stool | HIGN

  https://hign.org/consultgeri/resources/symptoms/unable-control-stool

  Primary care providers can play a key role in addressing fecal incontinence early to prevent worsening of symptoms and eventual disability. Less than one quarter of patients with fecal incontinence have discussed the issue with their primary care provider, and many physicians and nurse practitioners do not regularly enquire about these symptoms. Present guidelines stress the importance of establishing baseline bowel continence status for patients over age 65 in all settings by direct questioning and direct observation. Individuals over age 80 and those with impaired mobility, impaired cognition, chronic disease, and neurological impairment should be monitored closely for onset of symptoms. Current guidelines advise targeting treatment interventions for patients who report clinically significant symptoms that have an impact on quality of life. All interventions will need to be tailored to underlying etiology of fecal incontinence to improve symptoms and overall quality of life.

• #76 Unable to control stool | HIGN

  https://hign.org/consultgeri/resources/symptoms/unable-control-stool

  Nurses and providers can assist patients in implementing a structured daily exercise program, combined with increased fluid intake and frequent toileting opportunities, to improve incontinence. The team should work to establish a bowel management program to promote a more predictable pattern of bowel evacuation. Unlicensed assistive personal and caregivers can facilitate adherence to a regular toileting schedule. Lifestyle modifications, such as smoking cessation, can also help to reduce symptoms. Registered dietitians can advise patients in making changes to diet, such as increasing intake of fiber, to ease symptoms and maintain adequate nutrition. […] Seeing as fecal incontinence can be emotionally distressing for both patients and caregivers, it is important that hospital social workers and psychologists work with families to effectively manage symptoms, connect with community resources, and access respite care as needed to prevent institutionalization.

• #77 Fecal Incontinence – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459128/

  If the above therapy fails, further investigation should be done with anorectal manometry with imaging (endoscopic ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging). […] Surgery is recommended for patients with refractory symptoms that do not respond to the above measures. Surgical approaches can be divided into 4 categories: For patients with a simple structural abnormality of sphincters, such as due to obstetric trauma, overlapping sphincter repair might be sufficient. […] The treatment depends on the cause; most noncongenital causes can be managed with conservative treatment and a change in diet, but most congenital disorders require corrective surgery. […] Long-term follow-up is necessary, as only a few patients obtain a cure from fecal incontinence. Close communication between the team members is essential to improve outcomes.

• #78 Bowel incontinence | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/bowel-incontinence/

  In many cases, with the right treatment, a person can maintain normal bowel function throughout their life. […] You may find it helpful to use continence products until your bowel incontinence is better controlled. […] Bowel incontinence associated with diarrhoea or constipation can often be controlled by making changes to your diet. […] Pelvic floor muscle training is a type of exercise programme used to treat cases of bowel incontinence caused by weakness in the pelvic floor muscles. […] Bowel retraining is a type of treatment for people with reduced sensation in their rectum as a result of nerve damage, or for those who have recurring episodes of constipation. […] Medication can be used to help treat soft or loose stools or constipation associated with bowel incontinence. […] Surgery is usually only recommended after all other treatment options have been tried. […] The main surgical treatments used on the NHS are sphincteroplasty and sacral nerve stimulation. […] An artificial sphincter may be implanted if you have bowel incontinence caused by a problem with your sphincter muscles.

• #79

  https://atriumhealth.org/medical-services/prevention-wellness/womens-health/urogynecology-and-pelvic-surgery/fecal-incontinence

  Most people can be cured or significantly improved with treatment once the doctor identifies the underlying cause of fecal incontinence. The treatment depends on the cause, but often the physician will suggest a combination of exercises, biofeedback and medication. […] Kegel exercises (pelvic floor exercises) – exercises to strengthen the muscles that control elimination. […] Biofeedback – use of a device inserted into the anus or on the skin that tells the patient when she is using the proper muscles to control defecation; this helps improve the strength and coordination of the appropriate anal muscles. […] Surgery – choice for patients who do not achieve success with other treatments or who have experienced anal muscle injuries, such as during childbirth.

• #80 Urinary Incontinence Treatment/Prevention – Brigham and Women’s Hospital

  https://www.brighamandwomens.org/obgyn/urogynecology/diagnosis-treatment-and-prevention-of-urinary-incontinence

  Given the increasing incidence of urinary incontinence in our aging population, greater attention is being paid to prevention. An easy preventive intervention would be learning proper technique of pelvic floor exercises or Kegels and performing them prior to the onset of urinary incontinence. Most patients currently perform Kegels incorrectly. All patients would benefit from confirmation of proper exercise technique by their physician or qualified pelvic floor physical therapist. Avoidance of chronic straining and maintaining a healthy weight also can reduce the risk of stress urinary incontinence. […] In addition, patients with complaints of overactive bladder or urinary incontinence should be evaluated soon after the onset of the condition as patients with mild symptoms often have greater success with more conservative treatment options. Treatment of long-standing disease often involves more aggressive treatment with lower success rates.

• #81 The hormones involved and the prevention of fecal and urinary urge incontinence

  https://www.oatext.com/the-hormones-involved-and-the-prevention-of-fecal-and-urinary-urge-incontinence.php

  This paper is of critical importance throughout the world. It shows how both urinary urge and fecal urge incontinence can be largely prevented provided the sufferers abide by an imposed diet which is not too restrictive and in fact, is healthy. Huge saving in cost of health care (largely in the aged) will be made if this diet is taken up widely. […] The condition of urge incontinence is more common in women and this is largely due to damage done to their anal sphincters during childbirth. […] This is a great pity since we believe it can be prevented by appropriate diet. […] Similar diet can apply to both, but urinary incontinence must be treated with pelvic floor exercises also. In the early stages, fecal incontinence can also be helped by such exercises. […] To start, it is wise to gradually reduce coffee until it is eliminated. This removal must be maintained in urinary urge incontinence. Caffeine is a diuretic causing the bladder to fill more frequently and it also weakens the constrictor power of the urinary sphincters. Sugar must also be largely eliminated at first because its ingestion is the main problem by stimulating the enteric cells to secrete parasympathetic hormone.

• #82 Prevention and management of urinary incontinence, anal incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in military women and female elite athletes – JMVH

  https://jmvh.org/article/prevention-and-management-of-urinary-incontinence-anal-incontinence-and-pelvic-organ-prolapse-in-military-women-and-female-elite-athletes/

  PFMT was the most widely used intervention for prevention and management of UI in female military and athlete populations and was found to be safe and effective. […] Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) was common and effective in studies of military women and female athletes experiencing UI symptoms. […] Education was beneficial in female athletes. […] Aside from the systematic review focused on female athletes previously discussed, a preliminary search of eight databases identified no other published systematic reviews focused on prevention and management strategies for female athletes or military personnel. […] It is clear from this review that very few studies have explored the safety and effectiveness of prevention and management strategies for UI or AI in military women and female elite athletes, and none have explored strategies for POP in these populations.

• #83 The hormones involved and the prevention of fecal and urinary urge incontinence

  https://www.oatext.com/the-hormones-involved-and-the-prevention-of-fecal-and-urinary-urge-incontinence.php

  This paper is of critical importance throughout the world. It shows how both urinary urge and fecal urge incontinence can be largely prevented provided the sufferers abide by an imposed diet which is not too restrictive and in fact, is healthy. Huge saving in cost of health care (largely in the aged) will be made if this diet is taken up widely. […] The condition of urge incontinence is more common in women and this is largely due to damage done to their anal sphincters during childbirth. […] This is a great pity since we believe it can be prevented by appropriate diet. […] Similar diet can apply to both, but urinary incontinence must be treated with pelvic floor exercises also. In the early stages, fecal incontinence can also be helped by such exercises. […] To start, it is wise to gradually reduce coffee until it is eliminated. This removal must be maintained in urinary urge incontinence. Caffeine is a diuretic causing the bladder to fill more frequently and it also weakens the constrictor power of the urinary sphincters. Sugar must also be largely eliminated at first because its ingestion is the main problem by stimulating the enteric cells to secrete parasympathetic hormone.

• #84 The hormones involved and the prevention of fecal and urinary urge incontinence

  https://www.oatext.com/the-hormones-involved-and-the-prevention-of-fecal-and-urinary-urge-incontinence.php

  This paper is of critical importance throughout the world. It shows how both urinary urge and fecal urge incontinence can be largely prevented provided the sufferers abide by an imposed diet which is not too restrictive and in fact, is healthy. Huge saving in cost of health care (largely in the aged) will be made if this diet is taken up widely. […] The condition of urge incontinence is more common in women and this is largely due to damage done to their anal sphincters during childbirth. […] This is a great pity since we believe it can be prevented by appropriate diet. […] Similar diet can apply to both, but urinary incontinence must be treated with pelvic floor exercises also. In the early stages, fecal incontinence can also be helped by such exercises. […] To start, it is wise to gradually reduce coffee until it is eliminated. This removal must be maintained in urinary urge incontinence. Caffeine is a diuretic causing the bladder to fill more frequently and it also weakens the constrictor power of the urinary sphincters. Sugar must also be largely eliminated at first because its ingestion is the main problem by stimulating the enteric cells to secrete parasympathetic hormone.

• #85 Prevention and management of urinary incontinence, anal incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in military women and female elite athletes – JMVH

  https://jmvh.org/article/prevention-and-management-of-urinary-incontinence-anal-incontinence-and-pelvic-organ-prolapse-in-military-women-and-female-elite-athletes/

  PFMT was the most widely used intervention for prevention and management of UI in female military and athlete populations and was found to be safe and effective. […] Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) was common and effective in studies of military women and female athletes experiencing UI symptoms. […] Education was beneficial in female athletes. […] Aside from the systematic review focused on female athletes previously discussed, a preliminary search of eight databases identified no other published systematic reviews focused on prevention and management strategies for female athletes or military personnel. […] It is clear from this review that very few studies have explored the safety and effectiveness of prevention and management strategies for UI or AI in military women and female elite athletes, and none have explored strategies for POP in these populations.

• #86 Prevention and management of urinary incontinence, anal incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in military women and female elite athletes – JMVH

  https://jmvh.org/article/prevention-and-management-of-urinary-incontinence-anal-incontinence-and-pelvic-organ-prolapse-in-military-women-and-female-elite-athletes/

  Nevertheless, from the included studies, it is clear that PFMT is an effective strategy in the prevention and management of UI. […] Further research is warranted to ascertain how these strategies can be optimally implemented in the broader female military and elite athlete populations. […] Military women should apply caution in relation to the daily use of pads and fluid restriction as self-management strategies for UI due to potential for adverse health consequences.

• #87 Unable to control stool | HIGN

  https://hign.org/consultgeri/resources/symptoms/unable-control-stool

  Fecal incontinence (FI), defined as soiling of underwear, clothing, or bedding several times a month or more, is a common and distressing health problem for older adults. FI affects 1 in 5 older people over age 65, with adults over age 80 reporting more frequent leakage and greater soiling than younger age groups. While many adults in the community suffer from fecal incontinence, prevalence of FI is highest in the acute hospital and long-term care setting. Older adults suffering from fecal incontinence are often reluctant to seek help due to embarrassment and perceived lack of effective treatment. Frequently, patients only seek help when symptoms become disabling or bothersome, which can negatively impact daily activities, relationships, and quality of life. For many older adults, fecal incontinence is a distressing and social isolating disease that leads to increased risk of morbidity, mortality, and dependency. It is a common triggering event for institutionalization of older adults in the United States.

• #88 Prevention | incontinence | Continence Health Australia (formerly the Continence Foundation of Australia)

  https://www.continence.org.au/continence-health/prevention

  In many cases, incontinence can be prevented with a healthy diet and lifestyle habits. Here are some simple steps that can help you prevent urinary and faecal incontinence. […] Eat plenty of fibre which improves bowel function by absorbing water and adding bulk to your bowel motions (poo). Bulky stools keep things moving through your bowel to avoid constipation. […] Maintain an healthy body weight with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 or less. Excess body fat strains the pelvic floor and can lead to bladder and bowel control problems. […] Stop smoking. An ongoing cough associated with smoking can weaken the muscles of your pelvic floor and lead to bladder and bowel control problems. […] Aim to exercise for 30 minutes most days. Exercise stimulates movement of the bowel and even gentle exercise like walking helps.

• #89 Bowels and bladder | Heart and Stroke Foundation

  https://www.heartandstroke.ca/stroke/recovery-and-support/physical-changes/bowels-and-bladder

  Bowel problems can occur after a stroke: […] Bowel incontinence is the loss of control of the muscles around your lower bowel. […] Functional bowel incontinence means trouble getting to the toilet in time or trouble getting clothes off soon enough. […] Talk to your healthcare team about what is causing your problem. They can help you understand the cause and suggest strategies to deal with it. […] Make sure you drink enough liquids (six to eight cups per day). […] Increase the amount of fibre in your diet. Whole grains and legumes such as lentils and kidney beans are good sources of fibre. […] If water and dietary fibre do not help prevent constipation, speak to your healthcare provider about over-the-counter products that may be helpful. […] Your healthcare team may suggest retraining. This involves going to the toilet on a regular schedule, for example every two hours for bladder, every morning for bowel. […] No matter the cause of your problems, it is very important to drink enough liquids to prevent dehydration six to eight cups per day.

• #90 Prevention | incontinence | Continence Health Australia (formerly the Continence Foundation of Australia)

  https://www.continence.org.au/continence-health/prevention

  Do your pelvic floor muscle exercises regularly. Pregnancy, childbirth, regular heavy lifting and a chronic cough can weaken the pelvic floor, but you can strengthen these muscles with specific exercises. […] Go to the toilet when you get the urge to open your bowels. Most people get the urge first thing in the morning or following a meal when eating has stimulated the bowel. […] Avoid constipation as this affects bladder and bowel function. If you often strain to move your bowels, the pelvic floor stretches and weakens over time. […] Seek help for bladder and bowel problems, as the symptoms will not go away on their own and may worsen over time.

• #91 The key to managing and preventing bowel incontinence

  https://www.tena.com.mt/professionals/care-guidance/learn-more-about-incontinence/bowel-incontinence/

  A good hygiene routine, designed for fragile elderly skin, can help prevent skin irritation and infection. […] Ensure the resident is toileted when needed to prevent constipation and faecal leakage. […] Use incontinence products with a soft surface and breathable material. […] When choosing a product for bowel incontinence it’s important that the product is adapted to meet individual requirements. […] In general, products should be changed immediately after an accident so that the skin is not exposed to faeces for longer than necessary.

• #92 The key to managing and preventing bowel incontinence

  https://www.tena.com.mt/professionals/care-guidance/learn-more-about-incontinence/bowel-incontinence/

  A good hygiene routine, designed for fragile elderly skin, can help prevent skin irritation and infection. […] Ensure the resident is toileted when needed to prevent constipation and faecal leakage. […] Use incontinence products with a soft surface and breathable material. […] When choosing a product for bowel incontinence it’s important that the product is adapted to meet individual requirements. […] In general, products should be changed immediately after an accident so that the skin is not exposed to faeces for longer than necessary.

• #93 The key to managing and preventing bowel incontinence

  https://www.tena.com.mt/professionals/care-guidance/learn-more-about-incontinence/bowel-incontinence/

  Bowel incontinence, also called faecal incontinence or anal leakage, is the unintentional loss of stool and/or gas. […] An assessment can help to narrow down the causes and allow you to establish an effective plan for prevention and management. […] The right treatment and management will not only improve the quality of life for your residents, it will also allow your staff to spend more time caring for them instead of dealing with unnecessary leaks and unplanned washing and changing. Further, a proper bowel management plan will help reduce the amount of laundry and waste your organization handles. Most importantly, your residents will benefit from better skin health. […] A bowel management plan is a person-centred care plan to manage, treat and prevent bowel problems. […] Where bowel incontinence is an issue, proper skin care is essential to avoid incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) – a type of skin inflammation caused by prolonged exposure to urine or faeces.

• #94 Unable to control stool | HIGN

  https://hign.org/consultgeri/resources/symptoms/unable-control-stool

  Primary care providers can play a key role in addressing fecal incontinence early to prevent worsening of symptoms and eventual disability. Less than one quarter of patients with fecal incontinence have discussed the issue with their primary care provider, and many physicians and nurse practitioners do not regularly enquire about these symptoms. Present guidelines stress the importance of establishing baseline bowel continence status for patients over age 65 in all settings by direct questioning and direct observation. Individuals over age 80 and those with impaired mobility, impaired cognition, chronic disease, and neurological impairment should be monitored closely for onset of symptoms. Current guidelines advise targeting treatment interventions for patients who report clinically significant symptoms that have an impact on quality of life. All interventions will need to be tailored to underlying etiology of fecal incontinence to improve symptoms and overall quality of life.

• #95 Bowel incontinence | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/bowel-incontinence/

  Bowel incontinence can be upsetting and hard to cope with, but treatment is effective and a cure is often possible, so make sure you see your GP. […] Its important to remember that bowel incontinence isnt something to be ashamed of its simply a medical problem thats no different from diabetes or asthma. […] It can be treated theres a wide range of successful treatments. […] Bowel incontinence isnt a normal part of ageing. […] It wont usually go away on its own most people need treatment for the condition. […] Treatment will often depend on the cause and how severe it is, but possible options include lifestyle and dietary changes to relieve constipation or diarrhoea, exercise programmes to strengthen the muscles that control the bowel, medication to control diarrhoea and constipation, and surgery, of which there are a number of different options.

• #96 Incontinence | American Stroke Association

  https://www.stroke.org/en/about-stroke/effects-of-stroke/physical-effects/incontinence

  After a stroke, you may develop incontinence. This happens when muscles that control urine and stool are weakened. Unconscious leaking is the most common symptom, but you may have other types of bladder and bowel control problems. […] In many cases, incontinence can be overcome quickly as part of the recovery process or as a result of treatment or therapy. Treatments include: […] A healthcare professional can determine a strategy for you to overcome incontinence. Early diagnosis and treatment are important to prevent possible complications such as urinary tract infections or skin breakdown. […] In some cases, especially with fecal incontinence, modifying bowel habits, diet and fluid intake can minimize the number of bowel movement accidents. […] Bladder and bowel training can be customized to improve incontinence and help manage chronic symptoms. […] These tips may help you better manage incontinence: […] Talk to your healthcare professional about the best ways to treat your incontinence.

• #97 Incontinence | American Stroke Association

  https://www.stroke.org/en/about-stroke/effects-of-stroke/physical-effects/incontinence

  After a stroke, you may develop incontinence. This happens when muscles that control urine and stool are weakened. Unconscious leaking is the most common symptom, but you may have other types of bladder and bowel control problems. […] In many cases, incontinence can be overcome quickly as part of the recovery process or as a result of treatment or therapy. Treatments include: […] A healthcare professional can determine a strategy for you to overcome incontinence. Early diagnosis and treatment are important to prevent possible complications such as urinary tract infections or skin breakdown. […] In some cases, especially with fecal incontinence, modifying bowel habits, diet and fluid intake can minimize the number of bowel movement accidents. […] Bladder and bowel training can be customized to improve incontinence and help manage chronic symptoms. […] These tips may help you better manage incontinence: […] Talk to your healthcare professional about the best ways to treat your incontinence.

• #98 Fecal Incontinence – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459128/

  Fecal incontinence is the inability to control bowel movements, leading to the involuntary release of gas or stool. […] While fecal incontinence is highly prevalent, it is often underdiagnosed and untreated. A thorough history, physical examination, and appropriate diagnostic tests can frequently uncover treatable causes, offering patients significant relief and improved quality of life. […] Collaboration with an interprofessional team, including gastroenterologists, physical therapists, and continence specialists, enhances patient care by ensuring a comprehensive treatment plan. This teamwork leads to improved diagnosis, more effective interventions, and better patient outcomes, ultimately reducing the burden of fecal incontinence on patients’ lives. […] The following supportive measures can be implemented for patients with fecal incontinence: Anything that improves a patients general well-being and nutritional status, hygiene maintenance includes avoiding perianal skin soiling with regular cleaning, zinc oxide application, and incontinence pads.

• #99 Incontinence | American Stroke Association

  https://www.stroke.org/en/about-stroke/effects-of-stroke/physical-effects/incontinence

  After a stroke, you may develop incontinence. This happens when muscles that control urine and stool are weakened. Unconscious leaking is the most common symptom, but you may have other types of bladder and bowel control problems. […] In many cases, incontinence can be overcome quickly as part of the recovery process or as a result of treatment or therapy. Treatments include: […] A healthcare professional can determine a strategy for you to overcome incontinence. Early diagnosis and treatment are important to prevent possible complications such as urinary tract infections or skin breakdown. […] In some cases, especially with fecal incontinence, modifying bowel habits, diet and fluid intake can minimize the number of bowel movement accidents. […] Bladder and bowel training can be customized to improve incontinence and help manage chronic symptoms. […] These tips may help you better manage incontinence: […] Talk to your healthcare professional about the best ways to treat your incontinence.

• #100

• #101 Bladder and Bowel Incontinence

  https://healthlibrary.aultcare.com/Library/PreventionGuidelines/134,113

  Keeping a bathroom schedule. Setting a regular schedule for using the toilet can give you better control. This includes trying to urinate or move your bowels at the same time each day. […] Electrical stimulation. This therapy can stimulate damaged nerves. This may give you better muscle control in your bladder or bowel. […] Surgery. In rare cases, you may need surgery to fix damage to muscles or nerves. […] Both bladder and bowel incontinence can lead to a breakdown of skin. Ask your healthcare provider about correct skin care for your situation.

• #102 Incontinence | American Stroke Association

  https://www.stroke.org/en/about-stroke/effects-of-stroke/physical-effects/incontinence

  After a stroke, you may develop incontinence. This happens when muscles that control urine and stool are weakened. Unconscious leaking is the most common symptom, but you may have other types of bladder and bowel control problems. […] In many cases, incontinence can be overcome quickly as part of the recovery process or as a result of treatment or therapy. Treatments include: […] A healthcare professional can determine a strategy for you to overcome incontinence. Early diagnosis and treatment are important to prevent possible complications such as urinary tract infections or skin breakdown. […] In some cases, especially with fecal incontinence, modifying bowel habits, diet and fluid intake can minimize the number of bowel movement accidents. […] Bladder and bowel training can be customized to improve incontinence and help manage chronic symptoms. […] These tips may help you better manage incontinence: […] Talk to your healthcare professional about the best ways to treat your incontinence.

• #103 Bowel incontinence | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/bowel-incontinence/

  In many cases, with the right treatment, a person can maintain normal bowel function throughout their life. […] You may find it helpful to use continence products until your bowel incontinence is better controlled. […] Bowel incontinence associated with diarrhoea or constipation can often be controlled by making changes to your diet. […] Pelvic floor muscle training is a type of exercise programme used to treat cases of bowel incontinence caused by weakness in the pelvic floor muscles. […] Bowel retraining is a type of treatment for people with reduced sensation in their rectum as a result of nerve damage, or for those who have recurring episodes of constipation. […] Medication can be used to help treat soft or loose stools or constipation associated with bowel incontinence. […] Surgery is usually only recommended after all other treatment options have been tried. […] The main surgical treatments used on the NHS are sphincteroplasty and sacral nerve stimulation. […] An artificial sphincter may be implanted if you have bowel incontinence caused by a problem with your sphincter muscles.

• #104

  https://atriumhealth.org/medical-services/prevention-wellness/womens-health/urogynecology-and-pelvic-surgery/fecal-incontinence

  Most people can be cured or significantly improved with treatment once the doctor identifies the underlying cause of fecal incontinence. The treatment depends on the cause, but often the physician will suggest a combination of exercises, biofeedback and medication. […] Kegel exercises (pelvic floor exercises) – exercises to strengthen the muscles that control elimination. […] Biofeedback – use of a device inserted into the anus or on the skin that tells the patient when she is using the proper muscles to control defecation; this helps improve the strength and coordination of the appropriate anal muscles. […] Surgery – choice for patients who do not achieve success with other treatments or who have experienced anal muscle injuries, such as during childbirth.

• #105 Understanding Fecal Incontinence: Causes and Treatment Options | Premier Women’s Health of Minnesota

  https://premierwomenshealthmn.com/bowel-fecal-incontinence/

  Fecal incontinence, also called bowel incontinence or bowel leakage, is the inability to control bowel movements, causing stool to leak from the rectum. Fortunately, it is usually treatable. […] Behavioral and lifestyle interventions: These interventions include managing fluid and fiber consumption, laxatives, biofeedback, lifting ergonomics, constipation prevention with diet and fluid intake, toilet use retraining, smoking cessation, and weight management. […] Pelvic floor rehabilitation: Pelvic floor physical therapy: in-clinic and at-home training and education to teach you how to use your pelvic floor muscles correctly and increase pelvic floor muscle strength, which can help improve problems associated with bowel incontinence. Chronic constipation is also addressed at this time. […] Neuromodulation: Sacral nerve stimulation, or neuromodulation, has proven successful for some women with fecal incontinence. Similar to a pacemaker for the heart, this treatment targets the communication problems between the brain and the nerves that control the bowel and the bladder.

• #106 Treatment Options for Bowel Control Problems – Women’s Pelvic Health, Incontinence Treatment

  https://www.pelvichealth.com/treatment-options-for-bowel-control-problems

  Specialized physical therapists can often perform biofeedback to improve sensation and muscle strength. […] Damaged anal sphincter muscles can sometimes be repaired with surgery, more successfully when the nerves are working properly. […] The FDA has approved an injectable therapy for the treatment of Anal Incontinence. […] Recently the FDA approved ( Interstim ) Neuromodulation for anal incontinence which uses a device similar to a pacemaker to help the anal sphincter contract. […] If these simple measures don’t work, then you should talk to your primary care physician. […] Constipation can be treated in several ways depending on the causes and exam findings. […] Increasing dietary fiber is the most common way of treating constipation. […] Eating high fiber foods (with whole grains, fruits, vegetables, or high fiber cereals) or over the counter fiber supplements can sometimes help make stools more formed, softer, and more frequent.

• #107 Management of Fecal Incontinence (2023) | ASCRS Toolkit – FREE Resources

  https://www.ascrsu.com/ascrs/view/ASCRS-Toolkit/2851090/all/Management_of_Fecal_Incontinence

  Bowel Training Programs Can Improve Rectal Evacuation in Selected Patients. […] Biofeedback May Be Considered for Patients With FI. […] Sacral Neuromodulation May Be Considered as a First-Line Surgical Option for Incontinent Patients With or Without Sphincter Defects. […] Colostomy Is an Option for Patients Who Have Failed or Do Not Wish to Pursue Other Therapies for FI.

• #108 How to Manage Urinary and Bowel Incontinence

  https://www.webmd.com/urinary-incontinence-oab/everything-managing-incontinence

  Bowel incontinence can range from sometimes releasing a little poop when you pass gas to having sudden and uncontrollable urges to poop. […] Nearly 18 million adults in the U.S. have bowel incontinence. […] Some common causes are: […] Muscle damage or weakness. Childbirth injuries, cancer surgery, and hemorrhoid surgery may damage or weaken the muscles that keep your anus closed, leading to leakage. […] Bowel incontinence treatment includes: […] Kegel exercises and biofeedback. They’re not just for urine incontinence. Having strong pelvic floor muscles and an understanding of which muscles to squeeze can improve bowel control. […] Anal electrical stimulation. A small probe is inserted into the rectum for a few minutes every day for 8-12 weeks. It sends a mild electrical current to the muscles around the rectum, causing them to contract, which helps make them stronger.

• #109 How to Manage Urinary and Bowel Incontinence

  https://www.webmd.com/urinary-incontinence-oab/everything-managing-incontinence

  Bowel incontinence can range from sometimes releasing a little poop when you pass gas to having sudden and uncontrollable urges to poop. […] Nearly 18 million adults in the U.S. have bowel incontinence. […] Some common causes are: […] Muscle damage or weakness. Childbirth injuries, cancer surgery, and hemorrhoid surgery may damage or weaken the muscles that keep your anus closed, leading to leakage. […] Bowel incontinence treatment includes: […] Kegel exercises and biofeedback. They’re not just for urine incontinence. Having strong pelvic floor muscles and an understanding of which muscles to squeeze can improve bowel control. […] Anal electrical stimulation. A small probe is inserted into the rectum for a few minutes every day for 8-12 weeks. It sends a mild electrical current to the muscles around the rectum, causing them to contract, which helps make them stronger.

• #110 Fecal Incontinence | Accidental Bowel Leakage (ABL) | Florida Urogynecology

  https://flurogyn.com/specialties/fecal-incontinence/

  Some patients will benefit from biofeedback training to learn to sense the stool and strengthen the muscles to control the problem. […] Physicians who specialize in the treatment of ABL may also prescribe disposable rectal inserts or a long-term vaginal insert called the Eclipse system. […] If a separation in the muscle is found during assessment of a patient, surgery to repair these muscles may be considered. Sphincteroplasty is the surgical procedure that repairs the defect in the muscles that control continence. It involves overlapping the normal muscle to repair the defect, hopefully resulting in improved bowel control.

• #111 Bowel incontinence | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/bowel-incontinence/

  In many cases, with the right treatment, a person can maintain normal bowel function throughout their life. […] You may find it helpful to use continence products until your bowel incontinence is better controlled. […] Bowel incontinence associated with diarrhoea or constipation can often be controlled by making changes to your diet. […] Pelvic floor muscle training is a type of exercise programme used to treat cases of bowel incontinence caused by weakness in the pelvic floor muscles. […] Bowel retraining is a type of treatment for people with reduced sensation in their rectum as a result of nerve damage, or for those who have recurring episodes of constipation. […] Medication can be used to help treat soft or loose stools or constipation associated with bowel incontinence. […] Surgery is usually only recommended after all other treatment options have been tried. […] The main surgical treatments used on the NHS are sphincteroplasty and sacral nerve stimulation. […] An artificial sphincter may be implanted if you have bowel incontinence caused by a problem with your sphincter muscles.

• #112 Fecal Incontinence | Accidental Bowel Leakage (ABL) | Florida Urogynecology

  https://flurogyn.com/specialties/fecal-incontinence/

  Some patients will benefit from biofeedback training to learn to sense the stool and strengthen the muscles to control the problem. […] Physicians who specialize in the treatment of ABL may also prescribe disposable rectal inserts or a long-term vaginal insert called the Eclipse system. […] If a separation in the muscle is found during assessment of a patient, surgery to repair these muscles may be considered. Sphincteroplasty is the surgical procedure that repairs the defect in the muscles that control continence. It involves overlapping the normal muscle to repair the defect, hopefully resulting in improved bowel control.

• #113 Bowel incontinence | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/bowel-incontinence/

  In many cases, with the right treatment, a person can maintain normal bowel function throughout their life. […] You may find it helpful to use continence products until your bowel incontinence is better controlled. […] Bowel incontinence associated with diarrhoea or constipation can often be controlled by making changes to your diet. […] Pelvic floor muscle training is a type of exercise programme used to treat cases of bowel incontinence caused by weakness in the pelvic floor muscles. […] Bowel retraining is a type of treatment for people with reduced sensation in their rectum as a result of nerve damage, or for those who have recurring episodes of constipation. […] Medication can be used to help treat soft or loose stools or constipation associated with bowel incontinence. […] Surgery is usually only recommended after all other treatment options have been tried. […] The main surgical treatments used on the NHS are sphincteroplasty and sacral nerve stimulation. […] An artificial sphincter may be implanted if you have bowel incontinence caused by a problem with your sphincter muscles.

• #114 Incontinence Causes, Treatments, and Prevention

  https://tyemedical.com/incontinence-causes-treatments-and-prevention/?srsltid=AfmBOooLWheybmz4F23Jhe3xEpJsirq817ehSma_8NrV7UX5jfnztDCQ

  Bowel incontinence can occur alongside urinary incontinence or on its own. Due to the nature of fecal matter, it can be more difficult to find suitable products to handle bowel incontinence. […] Bowel or fecal incontinence is typically caused by: […] Common bowel incontinence treatments include: […] The first type of bowel training for fecal incontinence is like training for the bladder. You go according to a schedule and gradually increase the time between bathroom trips. You can also talk to your doctor about taking a daily enema to help control stool removal and improve incontinence symptoms. […] When appropriate, you can have surgery to repair damaged anal sphincter muscles or even receive an artificial anal sphincter to treat bowel incontinence. […] If nerve damage causes bowel leakage, your doctor might recommend implanting a neurotransmitter to send mild electrical impulses to help control your bladder, sphincter, and pelvic floor muscles. This can relieve urinary and bowel incontinence symptoms. […] A colostomy is often the last resort when no other treatments work effectively. After a surgeon makes an abdominal incision, a special pouch is attached to the outside of your abdomen to collect stool.

• #115 Fecal incontinence treatment – Mankato – Mayo Clinic Health System

  https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/mankato/services-and-treatments/gastroenterology-and-hepatology/digestive-and-liver-disorders/fecal-incontinence

  Fecal incontinence is the inability to control bowel movements, causing stool (feces) to leak unexpectedly from the rectum. Also called bowel incontinence, fecal incontinence ranges from an occasional leakage of stool while passing gas to a complete loss of bowel control. […] Depending on the cause of fecal incontinence, treatment options can include, medications, exercises, or surgery. […] If muscle damage is causing fecal incontinence, your doctor may recommend a program of exercise and other therapies to restore muscle strength. These treatments can improve anal sphincter control and the awareness of the urge to defecate. […] Treating fecal incontinence may require surgery to correct an underlying problem, such as rectal prolapse or sphincter damage caused by childbirth. […] Surgical correction of these problems will likely reduce or eliminate fecal incontinence.

• #116 Accidental Bowel Leakage | ACOG

  https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/accidental-bowel-leakage

  Bowel training involves training yourself to have regular bowel movements at the same time each day. Several techniques can be used. Your ob-gyn can tell you which technique is best for you based on your symptoms. […] When used to manage ABL, biofeedback is a training technique that helps you improve the function of the anal sphincter muscles. […] A special kind of injection can be used to treat bowel control problems. With this treatment, an agent that adds bulk is injected in the tissue surrounding the anus. This narrows the anal opening to help the anal sphincter work better. […] In some cases, surgery may help correct loss of bowel control. Most people will try other treatments before surgery is recommended.

• #117 Management of Fecal Incontinence (2023) | ASCRS Toolkit – FREE Resources

  https://www.ascrsu.com/ascrs/view/ASCRS-Toolkit/2851090/all/Management_of_Fecal_Incontinence

  Bowel Training Programs Can Improve Rectal Evacuation in Selected Patients. […] Biofeedback May Be Considered for Patients With FI. […] Sacral Neuromodulation May Be Considered as a First-Line Surgical Option for Incontinent Patients With or Without Sphincter Defects. […] Colostomy Is an Option for Patients Who Have Failed or Do Not Wish to Pursue Other Therapies for FI.

• #118

  https://fascrs.org/patients/diseases-and-conditions/a-z/fecal-incontinence-expanded

  Fecal incontinence is a major burden to both patients and society. […] Treatment for fecal incontinence can significantly improve a patients quality of life. […] There are a variety of treatments for fecal incontinence that include non-invasive treatments, medications, and surgical treatments. […] For milder forms of incontinence, a trial of these non-operative therapies is often the best option to try first. […] Regardless of what type of therapy is offered, patients must have realistic expectations regarding the outcomes of treatment. […] Non-surgical options include dietary changes, medications to bulk the stools, constipating medications, and biofeedback. […] Surgical therapies for fecal incontinence include injection of biomaterials into the anal canal, radiofrequency treatment of the anal canal, repair of anal muscle injuries, sacral nerve stimulation, artificial bowel sphincter, muscle transposition to reinforce the anal sphincter, and creation of a stoma. […] A thorough discussion with a provider is needed to evaluate the severity, causes, and possible therapies for each patient.

• #119 Bowel incontinence | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/bowel-incontinence/

  In many cases, with the right treatment, a person can maintain normal bowel function throughout their life. […] You may find it helpful to use continence products until your bowel incontinence is better controlled. […] Bowel incontinence associated with diarrhoea or constipation can often be controlled by making changes to your diet. […] Pelvic floor muscle training is a type of exercise programme used to treat cases of bowel incontinence caused by weakness in the pelvic floor muscles. […] Bowel retraining is a type of treatment for people with reduced sensation in their rectum as a result of nerve damage, or for those who have recurring episodes of constipation. […] Medication can be used to help treat soft or loose stools or constipation associated with bowel incontinence. […] Surgery is usually only recommended after all other treatment options have been tried. […] The main surgical treatments used on the NHS are sphincteroplasty and sacral nerve stimulation. […] An artificial sphincter may be implanted if you have bowel incontinence caused by a problem with your sphincter muscles.

• #120 Incontinence – prevention tips | Better Health Channel

  https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/incontinence-prevention-tips

  To prevent urinary and faecal incontinence, you need to drink plenty of liquids, eat a high-fibre diet, exercise regularly, develop good toilet habits and make healthy lifestyle choices. […] To prevent urinary and faecal incontinence it is important that you: drink plenty of fluids, eat a high-fibre diet, are physically active, practice good toilet habits, make healthy lifestyle choices. […] Dehydration can cause constipation or bladder irritation. […] It is important to eat well to keep your bowels healthy and regular. Your diet should contain food that is high in fibre. […] Physical activity helps prevent constipation by stimulating muscular activity of the bowel (peristalsis). […] Good toilet habits can help to prevent bladder and bowel problems. […] Healthy food choices, exercising and managing your weight are important to prevent incontinence.

• #121 Incontinence prevention, management & support | Continence Health Australia (formerly the Continence Foundation of Australia)

  https://www.continence.org.au/

  Preventing incontinence can be achieved with a healthy diet and lifestyle habits. […] Let our 5 healthy habits be your guide to a healthier and more independent future. […] Toilet Tactics is designed to help promote healthy bladder and bowel habits in primary school children across Australia. […] Find out the importance of exercising your pelvic floor muscles to support bladder and bowel function.

• #122 Prevention | incontinence | Continence Health Australia (formerly the Continence Foundation of Australia)

  https://www.continence.org.au/continence-health/prevention

  In many cases, incontinence can be prevented with a healthy diet and lifestyle habits. Here are some simple steps that can help you prevent urinary and faecal incontinence. […] Eat plenty of fibre which improves bowel function by absorbing water and adding bulk to your bowel motions (poo). Bulky stools keep things moving through your bowel to avoid constipation. […] Maintain an healthy body weight with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 or less. Excess body fat strains the pelvic floor and can lead to bladder and bowel control problems. […] Stop smoking. An ongoing cough associated with smoking can weaken the muscles of your pelvic floor and lead to bladder and bowel control problems. […] Aim to exercise for 30 minutes most days. Exercise stimulates movement of the bowel and even gentle exercise like walking helps.

• #123 Bowel incontinence: Symptoms, treatment, and prevention

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/165583

  To prevent bowel incontinence, or reduce the severity of symptoms people are advised to: avoid constipation, for example, by getting more exercise, eating foods that are high in fiber, and consuming plenty of liquids […] seek treatment for diarrhea, for example, by addressing an infection in the digestive system […] avoid straining when defecating, as this can weaken the anal sphincter muscles. While waiting to find a successful treatment, a range of discreet products and pads are available to help people cope with incontinence without embarrassment.

• #124 Prevention | incontinence | Continence Health Australia (formerly the Continence Foundation of Australia)

  https://www.continence.org.au/continence-health/prevention

  In many cases, incontinence can be prevented with a healthy diet and lifestyle habits. Here are some simple steps that can help you prevent urinary and faecal incontinence. […] Eat plenty of fibre which improves bowel function by absorbing water and adding bulk to your bowel motions (poo). Bulky stools keep things moving through your bowel to avoid constipation. […] Maintain an healthy body weight with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 or less. Excess body fat strains the pelvic floor and can lead to bladder and bowel control problems. […] Stop smoking. An ongoing cough associated with smoking can weaken the muscles of your pelvic floor and lead to bladder and bowel control problems. […] Aim to exercise for 30 minutes most days. Exercise stimulates movement of the bowel and even gentle exercise like walking helps.

• #125 Treatment of Fecal Incontinence – NIDDK

  https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/bowel-control-problems-fecal-incontinence/treatment

  The first step in treating your fecal incontinence is to see a doctor. Your doctor will talk to you about the causes of fecal incontinence and how they can be treated. Simple treatments such as diet changes, medicines, bowel training, and exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles can improve symptoms by about 60 percent. These treatments can stop fecal incontinence in 1 out of 5 people. […] Changing what you eat can help prevent or relieve your fecal incontinence. If diarrhea is the problem, your doctor will recommend avoiding foods and drinks that make your diarrhea worse. If constipation or hemorrhoids are causing your fecal incontinence, your doctor may recommend eating more fiber and drinking more liquids. […] Depending on the cause, over-the-counter medicines can help reduce or relieve your fecal incontinence. If diarrhea is causing your fecal incontinence, your doctor may recommend medicines such as loperamide (Imodium) and bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol, Kaopectate). If constipation is causing your fecal incontinence, your doctor may recommend laxatives, stool softeners, or fiber supplements such as psyllium (Metamucil) or methylcellulose (Citrucel).

• #126 Incontinence and continence problems | Better Health Channel

  https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/incontinence-and-continence-problems

  There are things you can do to help keep your bladder and bowel healthy, and avoid incontinence and continence problems. Suggestions for healthy lifestyle choices include: […] Good toilet habits can help to prevent incontinence and continence problems. These include:

• #127 Fecal Incontinence – Urogynecology & Pelvic Health | UCLA Health

  https://www.uclahealth.org/medical-services/womens-pelvic-health/conditions-treated/fecal-incontinence

  Many causes of fecal incontinence can’t be prevented. However, as you go through the process of diagnosis to find its cause, you might learn ways to prevent episodes of incontinence. For example, if your diet is to blame, avoiding certain foods or beverages, such as alcohol or caffeine, may help. A high fiber diet with plenty of fluids might also work. Certain treatments, such as bowel training, may help you develop a schedule for going to the bathroom throughout the day and, in turn, prevent accidents. […] One way to reduce your risk of fecal incontinence is to use the toilet regularly and attempt a bowel movement.

• #128 Prevention | incontinence | Continence Health Australia (formerly the Continence Foundation of Australia)

  https://www.continence.org.au/continence-health/prevention

  In many cases, incontinence can be prevented with a healthy diet and lifestyle habits. Here are some simple steps that can help you prevent urinary and faecal incontinence. […] Eat plenty of fibre which improves bowel function by absorbing water and adding bulk to your bowel motions (poo). Bulky stools keep things moving through your bowel to avoid constipation. […] Maintain an healthy body weight with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 or less. Excess body fat strains the pelvic floor and can lead to bladder and bowel control problems. […] Stop smoking. An ongoing cough associated with smoking can weaken the muscles of your pelvic floor and lead to bladder and bowel control problems. […] Aim to exercise for 30 minutes most days. Exercise stimulates movement of the bowel and even gentle exercise like walking helps.

• #129 How to Prevent Incontinence – Urology of Greater Atlanta

  https://ugatl.com/blog/how-to-prevent-incontinence/

  Incontinence Prevention […] Preventing incontinence starts with adopting healthy habits. Here are some proven strategies: […] Regular pelvic floor exercises, also known as Kegels, can improve bladder control and reduce the risk of urinary and fecal incontinence. […] Carrying excess body fat strains the pelvic floor muscles and bladder. Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight can alleviate this pressure and support better bladder function. […] Constipation puts additional stress on the pelvic floor. Eat a diet rich in fiber, drink plenty of water, and stay active to encourage regular bowel motions. […] Reduce or eliminate foods and drinks that can irritate the bladder, such as caffeine, alcohol, citrus fruits, and spicy foods. […] Go to the bathroom when you feel the urge rather than holding it for extended periods. Avoid straining during bowel movements.

• #130 Prevention | incontinence | Continence Health Australia (formerly the Continence Foundation of Australia)

  https://www.continence.org.au/continence-health/prevention

  In many cases, incontinence can be prevented with a healthy diet and lifestyle habits. Here are some simple steps that can help you prevent urinary and faecal incontinence. […] Eat plenty of fibre which improves bowel function by absorbing water and adding bulk to your bowel motions (poo). Bulky stools keep things moving through your bowel to avoid constipation. […] Maintain an healthy body weight with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 or less. Excess body fat strains the pelvic floor and can lead to bladder and bowel control problems. […] Stop smoking. An ongoing cough associated with smoking can weaken the muscles of your pelvic floor and lead to bladder and bowel control problems. […] Aim to exercise for 30 minutes most days. Exercise stimulates movement of the bowel and even gentle exercise like walking helps.

• #131 Skin care and incontinence: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003976.htm

  A healthy, well-balanced diet that contains enough calories and protein helps keep you and your skin healthy. […] Change your position often, at least every 2 hours […] Change sheets and clothing right away after they are soiled […] Use items that can help reduce pressure, such as pillows or foam padding. […] Smoking affects healing of the skin, so stopping smoking is important.

• #132 Treatment of Fecal Incontinence – NIDDK

  https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/bowel-control-problems-fecal-incontinence/treatment

  Your doctor may recommend that you train yourself to have bowel movements at certain times of the day, such as after meals. Developing regular bowel movements may take weeks to months to improve fecal incontinence. […] Pelvic floor muscle exercises, also called Kegel exercises, can improve fecal incontinence symptoms. Tightening and relaxing your pelvic floor muscles many times a day can strengthen the muscles in your anus, pelvic floor, and rectum. […] Surgery may be an option for fecal incontinence that fails to improve with other treatments, or for fecal incontinence caused by injuries to the pelvic floor muscles or anal sphincters. […] Fecal incontinence can cause anal discomfort such as irritation, pain, or itching. You can help relieve anal discomfort by washing the anal area after a bowel movement, changing soiled underwear as soon as possible, and keeping the anal area dry.

• #133 Fecal incontinence – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/fecal-incontinence/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351403

  Other treatments may be used when more conservative treatments don’t work. […] Surgery may be necessary to correct an underlying problem, such as rectal prolapse, that causes fecal incontinence. […] Keeping diaries for a few weeks can help you manage symptoms and communicate with your healthcare professional. […] You can help avoid further discomfort from fecal incontinence by keeping the skin around your anus as clean and dry as possible. […] When medical treatments can’t completely eliminate incontinence, products such as absorbent pads and disposable underwear can help you manage the problem. […] Do not eat foods or do activities that worsen your symptoms.

• #134 Prevention | incontinence | Continence Health Australia (formerly the Continence Foundation of Australia)

  https://www.continence.org.au/continence-health/prevention

  Do your pelvic floor muscle exercises regularly. Pregnancy, childbirth, regular heavy lifting and a chronic cough can weaken the pelvic floor, but you can strengthen these muscles with specific exercises. […] Go to the toilet when you get the urge to open your bowels. Most people get the urge first thing in the morning or following a meal when eating has stimulated the bowel. […] Avoid constipation as this affects bladder and bowel function. If you often strain to move your bowels, the pelvic floor stretches and weakens over time. […] Seek help for bladder and bowel problems, as the symptoms will not go away on their own and may worsen over time.

• #135 Fecal Incontinence and Disabilities | BCM

  https://www.bcm.edu/research/research-centers/center-for-research-on-women-with-disabilities/a-to-z-directory/bowel-health/fecal-incontinence

  If you feel you may have fecal incontinence, it is important you speak to your doctor. […] One of our medical advisors has provided this helpful handout with a list of ways to prevent fecal incontinence. […] Recording what you eat and drink and how your bowel responds to these foods can help you to determine trigger foods or those that can lead to leakage for you personally. […] These include caffeine, spicy foods, alcoholic beverages, dairy products (milk, cheese, ice cream), fatty and greasy foods, and certain fruits (apples, peaches, pears). […] Eating more fruits and vegetables and swapping out white grains for whole-wheat can help fecal incontinence and many other areas of your health. […] Working to have bowel movements at a specific time of day may take time but it can reduce episodes of fecal incontinence. […] Strengthening the pelvic floor muscles can help reduce episodes of fecal incontinence. […] Some of the medications used for constipation such as bulking agents and fiber supplements are also used for fecal incontinence.

• #136 Treatment of Fecal Incontinence – NIDDK

  https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/bowel-control-problems-fecal-incontinence/treatment

  The first step in treating your fecal incontinence is to see a doctor. Your doctor will talk to you about the causes of fecal incontinence and how they can be treated. Simple treatments such as diet changes, medicines, bowel training, and exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles can improve symptoms by about 60 percent. These treatments can stop fecal incontinence in 1 out of 5 people. […] Changing what you eat can help prevent or relieve your fecal incontinence. If diarrhea is the problem, your doctor will recommend avoiding foods and drinks that make your diarrhea worse. If constipation or hemorrhoids are causing your fecal incontinence, your doctor may recommend eating more fiber and drinking more liquids. […] Depending on the cause, over-the-counter medicines can help reduce or relieve your fecal incontinence. If diarrhea is causing your fecal incontinence, your doctor may recommend medicines such as loperamide (Imodium) and bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol, Kaopectate). If constipation is causing your fecal incontinence, your doctor may recommend laxatives, stool softeners, or fiber supplements such as psyllium (Metamucil) or methylcellulose (Citrucel).

• #137 Functional Fecal Incontinence | Physician Alliance of Connecticut

  https://physiciansallianceofconnecticut.com/blog/functional-fecal-incontinence-symptoms-causes-and-prevention/

  Taking steps to prevent fecal incontinence […] many steps can be taken to improve your daily life and make passing stool easier and more comfortable. Here are some preventative measures and treatment plans doctors typically advise for patients with functional incontinence. […] If your fecal incontinence is due to intermittent or chronic diarrhea or constipation, different types of medications can be prescribed. Anti-diarrheal medications or laxatives function well and help make your stool easier to pass. […] If a muscle weakness or other related issues are contributing to your fecal incontinence, your doctor may suggest performing regular Kegel exercises to strengthen your muscles in this critical area. […] In some cases, surgery is recommended to correct muscle or nerve damage that is causing fecal incontinence. A sphincteroplasty or a surgical correction of an issue like rectal prolapse or hemorrhoids can help you get back control and sensation in this area, leading to better bowel control.

• #138 Bowel incontinence | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/bowel-incontinence/

  Bowel incontinence can be upsetting and hard to cope with, but treatment is effective and a cure is often possible, so make sure you see your GP. […] Its important to remember that bowel incontinence isnt something to be ashamed of its simply a medical problem thats no different from diabetes or asthma. […] It can be treated theres a wide range of successful treatments. […] Bowel incontinence isnt a normal part of ageing. […] It wont usually go away on its own most people need treatment for the condition. […] Treatment will often depend on the cause and how severe it is, but possible options include lifestyle and dietary changes to relieve constipation or diarrhoea, exercise programmes to strengthen the muscles that control the bowel, medication to control diarrhoea and constipation, and surgery, of which there are a number of different options.

• #139 Treatment of Fecal Incontinence – NIDDK

  https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/bowel-control-problems-fecal-incontinence/treatment

  Doing the following can help you cope with your fecal incontinence: using the toilet before leaving home, carrying a bag with cleanup supplies and a change of clothes when leaving the house, and wearing absorbent pads inside your underwear. […] As part of coping with your fecal incontinence, remember that fecal incontinence isn’t something to be ashamed of—it’s simply a medical problem.

• #140 The hormones involved and the prevention of fecal and urinary urge incontinence

  https://www.oatext.com/the-hormones-involved-and-the-prevention-of-fecal-and-urinary-urge-incontinence.php

  This paper is of critical importance throughout the world. It shows how both urinary urge and fecal urge incontinence can be largely prevented provided the sufferers abide by an imposed diet which is not too restrictive and in fact, is healthy. Huge saving in cost of health care (largely in the aged) will be made if this diet is taken up widely. […] The condition of urge incontinence is more common in women and this is largely due to damage done to their anal sphincters during childbirth. […] This is a great pity since we believe it can be prevented by appropriate diet. […] Similar diet can apply to both, but urinary incontinence must be treated with pelvic floor exercises also. In the early stages, fecal incontinence can also be helped by such exercises. […] To start, it is wise to gradually reduce coffee until it is eliminated. This removal must be maintained in urinary urge incontinence. Caffeine is a diuretic causing the bladder to fill more frequently and it also weakens the constrictor power of the urinary sphincters. Sugar must also be largely eliminated at first because its ingestion is the main problem by stimulating the enteric cells to secrete parasympathetic hormone.

• #141 Fecal Incontinence: Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente

  https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.fecal-incontinence-care-instructions.ut2372

  Fecal incontinence can be caused by constipation, diarrhea, or anxiety or other emotional stress. […] Treatment of fecal incontinence depends on what caused it and how bad it is. It may include changes to your diet, medicine, bowel training, or surgery. More than one treatment may be needed. […] Keep a food diary of what you eat. This will help you learn which foods make your incontinence worse. […] Avoid constipation: Include fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains in your diet each day. These foods are high in fiber. […] Get some exercise every day. Build up slowly to 30 to 60 minutes a day on 5 or more days of the week. […] Schedule time each day for a bowel movement. Having a daily routine may help. Take your time and do not strain when having a bowel movement. […] Try pelvic floor (Kegel) exercises, which tighten and strengthen the pelvic muscles. […] Take care of your mental health, and get support if you need it. Fecal incontinence can affect many aspects of your life, including your mental health.

• #142 Bowel incontinence | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/stomach-liver-and-gastrointestinal-tract/bowel-incontinence/

  In many cases, with the right treatment, a person can maintain normal bowel function throughout their life. […] You may find it helpful to use continence products until your bowel incontinence is better controlled. […] Bowel incontinence associated with diarrhoea or constipation can often be controlled by making changes to your diet. […] Pelvic floor muscle training is a type of exercise programme used to treat cases of bowel incontinence caused by weakness in the pelvic floor muscles. […] Bowel retraining is a type of treatment for people with reduced sensation in their rectum as a result of nerve damage, or for those who have recurring episodes of constipation. […] Medication can be used to help treat soft or loose stools or constipation associated with bowel incontinence. […] Surgery is usually only recommended after all other treatment options have been tried. […] The main surgical treatments used on the NHS are sphincteroplasty and sacral nerve stimulation. […] An artificial sphincter may be implanted if you have bowel incontinence caused by a problem with your sphincter muscles.

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