Faecal incontinence is usually attributed to pelvic-floor denervation of striated muscle or direct sphincter trauma.

If you develop fecal/bowl control disorder, there is a good chance that you can help the symptoms with pelvic floor exercises. The pelvic floor muscles are a group of muscles that wrap around the underside of the bladder and rectum. When the muscle is weakened the bowel movements and stool control are affected resulting in anal leakage.

Pelvic floor exercises are also useful to prevent incontinence particularly for women who have had children.

Click here for some exercises you can try.