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Suggest Treatment For Fecal Incontinence

I am a 57 yr old white obese female.Post menapauase. Over last month I have had 3 to 4 stool incontinence at night. very embarrassing. and have never done this before. Have also had polyps removed.I have colonoscopy set for October, should i move the date up?
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .

* The fecal incontinence issue may be in relation with intestine infection ,
proctitis or anal sphincter issues .

* Primary evaluation with consultant surgeon for procto anoscopy
examination is mandatory rather than pre poning colonoscopy date .

Hope this will help to clear your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .

Always welcome for any further assistance anytime .
Regards .
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Suggest Treatment For Fecal Incontinence

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query in details . * The fecal incontinence issue may be in relation with intestine infection , proctitis or anal sphincter issues . * Primary evaluation with consultant surgeon for procto anoscopy examination is mandatory rather than pre poning colonoscopy date . Hope this will help to clear your doubt . Wishing you fine recovery . Always welcome for any further assistance anytime . Regards .