Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Sudden Involuntary Bowel Movements After A Twist In Abdomen?

I am a 76 year old female in good health but often I have sudden, involuntary bowel movements. Immediately before, I feel a turn or twist in my upper abdomen and I know that I m not going to make it to the toilet in time. What causes this and what can I do to prevent the accidents?
Thu, 17 Mar 2016
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted your history of sudden involuntary bowel movements after you feel a turn or twist in upper abdomen. And you know that you may not make it to the toilet in time. You are 6 year old female. Wants to know what can be done to prevent such accidents.
I would advise you the following in such a case:
Since your history is classical of getting a turn or twisting in the abdomen, we need to have clinical evaluation and investigations like:
Standing X-ray of the abdomen
Ultrasonography of the whole abdomen.
Enteroclysis- barium studies.

If there is mechanical obstruction or such a problem you may need a surgical intervention and hence it is preferable that you also take an opinion of a General Surgeon.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Sudden Involuntary Bowel Movements After A Twist In Abdomen?

Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted your history of sudden involuntary bowel movements after you feel a turn or twist in upper abdomen. And you know that you may not make it to the toilet in time. You are 6 year old female. Wants to know what can be done to prevent such accidents. I would advise you the following in such a case: Since your history is classical of getting a turn or twisting in the abdomen, we need to have clinical evaluation and investigations like: Standing X-ray of the abdomen Ultrasonography of the whole abdomen. Enteroclysis- barium studies. If there is mechanical obstruction or such a problem you may need a surgical intervention and hence it is preferable that you also take an opinion of a General Surgeon.