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Fecal incontinence is one of the most psychologically and socially debilitating conditions in an otherwise healthy individual. It can lead to social isolation, loss of self-esteem and self-confidence, and depression. This article is devoted to the problem of fecal incontinence in the adult female patient.Fecal incontinence may be accompanied by other bowel problems, such as diarrhea, constipation, gas and bloating etc.
A number of tests are available to help pinpoint the cause of fecal incontinence:
• Digital rectal exam
• Balloon expulsion test
• Anal manometry
• Anorectal ultrasonography
• Proctosigmoidoscopy
• Endorectal ultrasound
• Colonoscopy
• Anal electromyography
Depending on the cause of fecal incontinence, the options include:
• Anti-diarrheal drugs
• Laxatives, if chronic constipation is causing your incontinence
• Medications to decrease the spontaneous motion of your bowel
FI is thought to be very common, but much under-reported due to embarrassment. One study reported a prevalence of 2.2% in the general population. It affects people of all ages, but is more common in older adults (but it should not be considered a normal part of aging). Females are more likely to develop it than males (63% of those with FI over 30 may be female). Traditionally, FI was thought to be an insignificant complication of surgery, but it is now known that a variety of different procedures are associated with this possible complication, and sometimes at high levels.