Stool Incontinence/ Obstetric Anal sphincter Injury

Stool Incontinence/ Obstetric Anal sphincter Injury Treatment in Nagpur

Stool incontinence, also known as bowel incontinence or fecal incontinence, is the inability to control bowel movements, leading to the accidental passage of stool. It can range from occasional leakage to a complete loss of bowel control.

What is Stool Incontinence?

Definition: Stool or Fecal incontinence is the involuntary passage of stool (feces) from the rectum, meaning you cannot control when or how often you have a bowel movement.

Variations: The severity can range from occasional leakage of stool while passing gas to a complete loss of bowel control.

Other names: It's also referred to as bowel incontinence or accidental bowel leakage.

Underlying issue: The ability to hold stool requires the rectum, anus, and nervous system to function normally.

Types:

1. Urge incontinence: You feel a strong urge to have a bowel movement but cannot reach a toilet in time.

2. Passive incontinence: You pass stool or mucus from your anus without knowing it.

Causes:

Muscle or nerve damage: Injury to the muscles or nerves around the anus (anal sphincters) can lead to fecal incontinence.

Diarrhea: Frequent, loose stools can fill the rectum quickly, making it harder to hold in.

Constipation: Hard stools can cause a partial blockage, leading to liquid stool leaking around the blockage.

Other conditions: Inflammatory bowel disease, chronic illnesses, and certain surgeries can also contribute to fecal incontinence.

Childbirth: Vaginal childbirth can damage the anal sphincters or nerves, leading to fecal incontinence. OBSTETRIC ANAL SPHINCTER INJURY (OASI)

Symptoms:

Accidental fecal leakage.

Inability to hold in gas.

Silent leakage of feces during daily activities or exertion.

Not reaching the bathroom in time.

Abdominal pain or cramping.

Bloating, flatulence or both.

Constipation or diarrhea.

Irritated or itchy anus.

When to see a doctor:

If your fecal incontinence is frequent or severe.

If it is affecting your quality of life or causing emotional or social distress.

If you have any changes in your bowel habits that are not getting better.

Treatments:

Treatment options depend on the underlying cause and severity of the condition.

Lifestyle changes: Dietary changes, bowel training, and pelvic floor exercises can help.

Medications: Certain medications can help regulate bowel movements.

Surgery: In some cases, surgery may be necessary to repair damaged muscles and sphincters.

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