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Suggest Remedies For Fecal Incontinence
Question: Hi , Every now and then I have the feeling of being wet in the posterior . If I attend the toilet and wipe , I find the paper to be lightly soiled . What could be the cause ?
Brief Answer:
It may be Faecal Incontinence.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome
I have gone through your query.
I would like to know few more information like
Is there any burning or itching in and around anus?
Is there any difficulty in passing stool? Are you usually constipated?
Since when you are facing this problem?
How frequently does it occur?
I'll mention few possibilities, it requires examination and investigation , you can discuss this with your doctor.
As per your description, it looks like Faecal Incontinence.
Exact cause for this has to be identified.
Few causes includes -- excessive faecal loading, Constipation,Irritable bowel syndrome,Inflammatory bowel disease,previous anorectal surgery etc
Treatment depends on the cause.
If it is associated with constipation, then you should take high fiber diet, drink plenty of liquids, eat fresh fruits and vegetables.
In my opinion, you should take a Probiotic like sporolac or ecobion twice daily for at least two weeks.
If there is no response, you should consult a doctor, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
Hope this helps.
Take care
It may be Faecal Incontinence.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome
I have gone through your query.
I would like to know few more information like
Is there any burning or itching in and around anus?
Is there any difficulty in passing stool? Are you usually constipated?
Since when you are facing this problem?
How frequently does it occur?
I'll mention few possibilities, it requires examination and investigation , you can discuss this with your doctor.
As per your description, it looks like Faecal Incontinence.
Exact cause for this has to be identified.
Few causes includes -- excessive faecal loading, Constipation,Irritable bowel syndrome,Inflammatory bowel disease,previous anorectal surgery etc
Treatment depends on the cause.
If it is associated with constipation, then you should take high fiber diet, drink plenty of liquids, eat fresh fruits and vegetables.
In my opinion, you should take a Probiotic like sporolac or ecobion twice daily for at least two weeks.
If there is no response, you should consult a doctor, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
Hope this helps.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Hi , Answers to your questions as follows :
No burning or itching . No difficulty passing . No constipation . This seems to happen at different times , when it happens it can last for a few days then disappear . Then it might be a couple of weeks until it happens again . Regards XXXXXXX .
No burning or itching . No difficulty passing . No constipation . This seems to happen at different times , when it happens it can last for a few days then disappear . Then it might be a couple of weeks until it happens again . Regards XXXXXXX .
Brief Answer:
Probiotics and if symptoms persist get an Stool examination
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome
I would suggest you take probiotics as suggested earlier and Observe for any difference .
If it persists i would suggest you to get an Stool examination done. Based On the report we can decide on the next step.
Hope this helps
Take care
Probiotics and if symptoms persist get an Stool examination
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome
I would suggest you take probiotics as suggested earlier and Observe for any difference .
If it persists i would suggest you to get an Stool examination done. Based On the report we can decide on the next step.
Hope this helps
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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