Fecal Incontinence: Classification

Classification of fecal incontinence into severity levels (score system according to Jorge/Wexner,).

Incontinence episodes Frequency
never rarely(≤ 1 per month) Sometimes(≤ 1 per week) frequently(< 1 per day and > 1 per week) always(> 1 per day)
Fixed 0 1 2 3 4
Liquid 0 1 2 3 4
Air 0 1 2 3 4
Template 0 1 2 3 4
Influencing lifestyle habits 0 1 2 3 4

Assessment:

  • 0 points = perfect fecal continence;
  • 20 points = total fecal incontinence.