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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Fecal incontinence is the loss of regular control of the [[bowels]]. Involuntary excretion and leaking are common occurrences for those affected. | |||
Subjects relating to [[defecation]] are often socially unacceptable, thus those affected are often beset by feelings of shame and humiliation. Some refuse to seek medical help, and instead attempt to self-manage the problem. This can lead to social withdrawal and[[Solitude|isolation]], which can turn into cases of [[agoraphobia]]. Such effects may be reduced by undergoing prescribed treatment, taking prescribed medicine and making dietary changes. | Subjects relating to [[defecation]] are often socially unacceptable, thus those affected are often beset by feelings of shame and humiliation. Some refuse to seek medical help, and instead attempt to self-manage the problem. This can lead to social withdrawal and[[Solitude|isolation]], which can turn into cases of [[agoraphobia]]. Such effects may be reduced by undergoing prescribed treatment, taking prescribed medicine and making dietary changes. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 14:46, 6 May 2013
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Fecal incontinence is the loss of regular control of the bowels. Involuntary excretion and leaking are common occurrences for those affected.
Subjects relating to defecation are often socially unacceptable, thus those affected are often beset by feelings of shame and humiliation. Some refuse to seek medical help, and instead attempt to self-manage the problem. This can lead to social withdrawal andisolation, which can turn into cases of agoraphobia. Such effects may be reduced by undergoing prescribed treatment, taking prescribed medicine and making dietary changes.