Passive incontinence – refers to the involuntary discharge of stool or gas without awareness; Urge incontinence – refers to the discharge of fecal matter in spite of active attempts to retain bowel ...

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Certain healthcare conditions often go unspoken, leading to silent struggles that affect the lives of many. Overactive bladder (OAB) and fecal incontinence (FI) are two such conditions, impacting ...

You can prevent sharts by eating fiber and staying hydrated. You can get regular exercise to regulate bowel movements and ...

Richmond biotech Cellf Bio LLC is set to begin human trials on an innovative fecal incontinence product after gaining clearance from the Food and Drug Administration. Founder Dr. Khalil Bitar is a ...

May is Women's Health Month, but a lot of young women are suffering in silence with private health issues "down there," like incontinence and pain. "This is something that happens and people just aren ...

Defecation is the natural and essential process of having a bowel movement. It is the body’s way of getting rid of waste material. Sometimes, there may be complications with the defecation reflex.

The goal of treatment for patients with FI is to restore, or at least improve, continence and minimize the impact of FI on QOL. Complete continence may not be achievable, depending on the etiology, ...