Feacal Incontinence The Condition

Feacal Incontinence (FI) is the involuntary leakage of gas, liquid or stool. The most common cause of FI is injury to a nerve or muscle during childbirth, thus it is not surprising that women tend to suffer a higher rate of FI than men. Childbirth-related FI can present immediately but often presents later in life. Sadly, most sufferers have incomplete knowledge of available treatments. Too embarrassed to discuss the condition even with a qualified healthcare provider, FI sufferers will often go untreated.

FI can be triggered by a specific event or may develop over time with no single underlying cause. Damage to the anal sphincter may cause FI immediately; however, most cases develop later in life.

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Leading causes of causes of FI are:
• Injury to a nerve or muscle during childbirth
• Age- related loss of muscle tone in both genders
• Anorectal surgery, such as hemorrhoid repair
• Accidents resulting in trauma to the sphincter muscle
• Anatomic birth defects
• Deterioration of nerve function due to diseases such as
  diabetes and MS
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