Fecal incontinence results when the pressure in the rectum exceeds anal sphincter pressure. Coughing or lifting can transiently increase intra-abdominal pressure and result in stool leakage if the ...

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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) types include IBS with constipation (IBS-C), IBS with diarrhea (IBS-D), and IBS with mixed bowel habits (IBS-M). A fourth type, IBS-U, is defined when stool consistency ...

An incomplete bowel movement means you still feel like you need to poop after using the toilet. Common causes include constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). Constipation ...

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Active ingredient: Dextranomer microspheres 50 mg/mL, sodium hyaluronate 15 mg/mL; gel for submucosal injection. Indication: Treatment of fecal incontinence in patients who have failed conservative ...

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Passive incontinence – refers to the involuntary discharge of stool or gas without awareness; Urge incontinence – refers to the discharge of fecal matter in spite of active attempts to retain bowel ...