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Fecal incontinence, also known as bowel incontinence, is the loss of bowel control resulting in the leakage of fecal matter. It\u2019s a difficult and embarrassing condition for millions of people<\/a>. The condition is most common in older adults.<\/p>\n

So if you\u2019re dealing with this awkward and anxiety-inducing condition, you\u2019re not alone. And more importantly, there are treatment options to help manage the condition and get your life back to normal. <\/p>\n

Here at BostonUrogyn<\/a> in Wellesley and Hudson, Massachusetts, Dr. Neeraj Kohli<\/a> and our skilled medical team offer personalized care and state-of-the-art facilities to help Boston area women looking for relief from fecal incontinence<\/a> and other urogynecological conditions.<\/p>\n

Understanding fecal incontinence<\/h2>\n

Whether you occasionally leak stool or are dealing with complete loss of bladder control, fecal incontinence generally stems from a problem with the muscles<\/a> in your rectum and anus. <\/p>\n

For both of these to work properly, your rectum needs to be able to stretch so it can hold the stool and your anal muscle (sphincter) must be able to shut properly until you can relieve yourself. Lack of bowel control can come in different forms:<\/p>\n

Urge incontinence<\/h3>\n

The most common type of this condition is when you find yourself having an overwhelming urge to defecate but can\u2019t reach the bathroom in time to do so.<\/p>\n

Passive incontinence<\/h3>\n

With this type of incontinence, you might not realize you\u2019re experiencing leakage until it\u2019s too late. With passive incontinence, you might have problems knowing when your rectum is full. <\/p>\n

Fecal incontinence may be accompanied by diarrhea, constipation, gas, and bloating.<\/p>\n

Causes of fecal incontinence<\/h2>\n

People experience fecal incontinence for many reasons, such as:<\/p>\n