Fecal Incontinence: Causes, Treatment

Brief overview Causes: Deteriorating sphincter and pelvic floor muscles, triggered, among other things, by increasing age, illness (e.g. stroke) or injury (e.g. perineal tear after childbirth). Treatment: The doctor treats fecal incontinence depending on the cause. Remedies include medication, biofeedback and physiotherapy, a change in diet or anal tampons. In severe cases, surgery is necessary. … Fecal Incontinence: Causes, Treatment