Bowel Incontinence Also called: Encopresis, Fecal incontinence, Stool soiling Summary Bowel incontinence is the inability to control your bowels. When you feel the urge to have a bowel movement, you may not be able to hold it until you get to a toilet. Millions of Americans have this problem. It affects people of all ages – children and adults. It is more common in women and older adults. It is not a normal part of aging. Causes include Constipation Damage to muscles or nerves of the anus and rectum Diarrhea Pelvic support problems Treatments include changes in diet, medicines, bowel training, or surgery. NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Women Accidental Bowel Leakage American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Array Bowel incontinence Encopresis Stool Diary National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Encyclopedia Bowel retraining Treatments and Therapies Bowel Retraining: Strategies for Establishing Bowel Control International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders Cecostomy Johns Hopkins Medicine Incontinence Treatment: Biofeedback International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders Incontinence Treatment: Medication International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders Incontinence Treatment: Newer Treatment Options International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders Incontinence Treatment: Surgical Treatments International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders Understanding Antegrade Colonic Enema (ACE) Surgery Cleveland Clinic Foundation Diagnosis and Tests Bristol Stool Form Scale National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Encopresis National Institutes of Health Children Encopresis (Soiling) Nemours Foundation Fecal Incontinence in Children International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders Stool Soiling and Constipation in Children American Academy of Family Physicians Start Here Fecal Incontinence National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Fecal Incontinence Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Fecal Incontinence American Academy of Family Physicians What I Need to Know about Bowel Control National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Seniors Fecal Incontinence AGS Foundation for Health in Aging Living With Incontinence Treatment: Dietary Tips International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders Find an Expert National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Statistics and Research Prevalence of Bowel Incontinence International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders Journal Articles Bowel Incontinence Soiling in children Symptoms Symptoms of Incontinence International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
