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What Can Cause A Bowel Movement While Sleeping?
I woke up 3 days ago due to bowel movement in my sleep. I continued to have the same consistency , pastry, sticky, not watery, throughout the next 3 days. I have never had a problem of this kind. What is causing it? I have a hernia, suspected bacteria intestine problem
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Mon, 11 Jun 2018
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Hello,
Common causes of fecal incontinence include diarrhea, constipation, and muscle or nerve damage. The muscle or nerve damage may be associated with aging or with giving birth.
Whatever the cause, fecal incontinence can be embarrassing. But don't shy away from talking to your doctor. Treatments are available that can improve fecal incontinence and your quality of life.
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Common causes of fecal incontinence include diarrhea, constipation, and muscle or nerve damage. The muscle or nerve damage may be associated with aging or with giving birth.
Whatever the cause, fecal incontinence can be embarrassing. But don't shy away from talking to your doctor. Treatments are available that can improve fecal incontinence and your quality of life.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hello,
As per my clinical experience, the issue of bowel movement while sleeping suggest intestine infection with underlying stress or anxiety.
In my clinic, I recommend to start GI specific antibiotic (as Metronidazole or Rifaximin), probiotics (such as lactobacillus or else ) with supportive care to cure earliest.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
As per my clinical experience, the issue of bowel movement while sleeping suggest intestine infection with underlying stress or anxiety.
In my clinic, I recommend to start GI specific antibiotic (as Metronidazole or Rifaximin), probiotics (such as lactobacillus or else ) with supportive care to cure earliest.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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