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Suggest Treatment For Faecal Incontinence
Question: I have erratic bowel, on average of there 3 times a day, sometimes 4
at times constipation but not always.
My primary concern is that i have faecal incontinence (mild leakage ) and I think due to which the skin also get irritated and itchy there. what is suggested as approach to treat this.
at times constipation but not always.
My primary concern is that i have faecal incontinence (mild leakage ) and I think due to which the skin also get irritated and itchy there. what is suggested as approach to treat this.
Brief Answer:
Topical steroid+antifungal cream combination
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I have gone through your query and I have noted down your concern.
Incontinence can lead to irritation of perianal skin as well as also encourage candidal infection due to moistness.
I also suggest that you visit either a surgeon Or a gastroenterologist regarding your primary concern i.e fecal incontinence.
Apart from addressing the primary concern i.e incontinence I would suggest that you use a topical steroid+antifungal combination cream e.g Candid-B cream Or Clotrin-B cream (contains clotrimazole 1% and beclomethasone dipropionate 0.025% cream), twice daily for a 2 week period. These are prescription products and should be used under supervision and advice of a dermatologist.
I would suggest that you visit a dermatologist in your vicnity and get a physical examination for confimatory diagnosis and for the needful.
Regards
Topical steroid+antifungal cream combination
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I have gone through your query and I have noted down your concern.
Incontinence can lead to irritation of perianal skin as well as also encourage candidal infection due to moistness.
I also suggest that you visit either a surgeon Or a gastroenterologist regarding your primary concern i.e fecal incontinence.
Apart from addressing the primary concern i.e incontinence I would suggest that you use a topical steroid+antifungal combination cream e.g Candid-B cream Or Clotrin-B cream (contains clotrimazole 1% and beclomethasone dipropionate 0.025% cream), twice daily for a 2 week period. These are prescription products and should be used under supervision and advice of a dermatologist.
I would suggest that you visit a dermatologist in your vicnity and get a physical examination for confimatory diagnosis and for the needful.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thanks Doc. Can you please forward my query to a gastroenterologist as well ? I think I had elected speciality as gastro when I filed the question. thanks
Brief Answer:
Your query had 2 different issues, related to skin and gastroenterology
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
As far as I know, a particular query can be directed by healthcareMgic tream to only one speciality.
Since your query had 2 different issues i.e fecal incontinence and skin irritation/ itching in perianal area, therefore it was directed to me.
Being a dermatologist I was able to guide you on your skin condition, however, the second issue needs to be answered only a relevant specialist.
I don't have authority to forward your query to a gastroenteroloist.
You may either contact customer care (they will assist you) Or put in a separate query to a gastroenterologist, mentioning only the unresolved issue i.e fecal incontinence.
Regards
Take care
Your query had 2 different issues, related to skin and gastroenterology
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
As far as I know, a particular query can be directed by healthcareMgic tream to only one speciality.
Since your query had 2 different issues i.e fecal incontinence and skin irritation/ itching in perianal area, therefore it was directed to me.
Being a dermatologist I was able to guide you on your skin condition, however, the second issue needs to be answered only a relevant specialist.
I don't have authority to forward your query to a gastroenteroloist.
You may either contact customer care (they will assist you) Or put in a separate query to a gastroenterologist, mentioning only the unresolved issue i.e fecal incontinence.
Regards
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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