Fecal incontinence, also referred to as bowel incontinence, is the inability to control bowel movements, causing stool (feces) to leak unexpectedly from the rectum. This type of incontinence can range from an occasional leakage of stool while passing gas to a complete loss of bowel control. Some signs and symptoms include: Having trouble holding a bowel movement, solid or liquid stool leaking when least expected, finding streaks of stool in the underwear and needing to find a restroom when out in public. A number of underlying conditions can cause fecal incontinence including: Diarrhea Constipation – watery stools can leak out
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