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    ABLinfo.org

    ABL Treatment Options

    Options for Managing ABL

    There are diet and lifestyle options to help manage accidental bowel leakage as well as many over-the-counter solutions.

    Learn More About How To Manage ABL

    Focus on Fiber

    Improve Stool Consistency to Reduce ABL Symptoms

    Accidental bowel leakage can be made worse when stools are too loose or too hard. Fiber can help adjust and improve consistency.

    Tips on Adding Fiber to Your Diet

    Reduce ABL with Kegel Exercises

    Tips to Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor

    Kegels exercises strengthen the basket of muscles that support the bladder and bowels and aid in the prevention of bowel leakage.

    Tips on Performing the Proper Kegel

    Taboo Busters: When Bowels Break Down

    Breaking ABL Myths from USA Today's Modern Wellness Guide

    It’s more than likely you know someone who has ABL. There are plenty of myths surrounding this condition.

    Read The Full Article

    Talk To A Healthcare Provider

    Speak Up About Your ABL

    Your healthcare provider can help provide a list of solutions available and help determine the best approach for you.

    Get The Tips On Talking To Your Doctor
    • About ABL

      Get the facts. Start the conversation.

      Get The Facts Now

    • Common Causes of ABL

      There is not one face of ABL and many surprisingly common causes that lead to ABL.

      Get The Causes

    Our Mission

    Today, tens of millions of women and men experience accidental bowel leakage (ABL), yet most people feel they are alone. This is unfortunate because there are things anyone with ABL can do to improve symptoms, if only they knew what to do. ABLinfo.org provides the education and resources to help people with ABL live better.

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    • National Association for Continence
    • End the Taboo on Talking About ABL
    • It’s Time to Talk About ABL
    • There are Ways to Improve ABL

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      Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this directory. However some changes may occur between updates. Please check with your provider to ensure that he or she participates in your health plan.

      Last Updated: February 13th, 2012

      Activity

      • ABLinfo.org
        ABLinfo.org has answered a question
        On Jun 03, 2019

        What is fecal incontinence?

        Accidental bowel leakage (ABL), also known as fecal incontinence, is the accidental loss of solid or liquid stool and mucus not related to temporary illness such as stomach flu or food poisoning. T...

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      • ABLinfo.org
        ABLinfo.org has answered a question
        On Jun 03, 2019

        What are the causes of fecal incontinence?

        Many common conditions are associated with accidental bowel leakage. Common conditions associated with ABL include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chronic diarrhea, Crohn's & Colitis, obesi...

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      • ABLinfo.org
        ABLinfo.org has answered a question
        On Oct 20, 2015

        What increases my risk for fecal incontinence?

        There are many myths about accidental bowel leakage (ABL), also known as fecal incontinence, and who is affected and at risk. While ABL can sometimes conjure up images of the elderly, 70% of those ...

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      • ABLinfo.org
        ABLinfo.org has answered a question
        On Oct 20, 2015

        What lifestyle changes should I make if I have fecal incontinence?

        Many people mistakenly believe that there’s nothing you can do about accidental bowel leakage (ABL), also known as fecal incontinence, but healthy lifestyle changes can make a difference. ...

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      • ABLinfo.org
        ABLinfo.org has answered a question
        On Oct 20, 2015

        How does accidental bowel leakage (ABL) affect men?

        Many people mistakenly believe that accidental bowel leakage (ABL) is the result of childbirth and is a women’s health issue, but the truth is that ABL affects women and men. Many common c...

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      • ABLinfo.org
        ABLinfo.org has answered a question
        On Oct 20, 2015

        Why should I keep a diary for accidental bowel leakage (ABL)?

        Accidental bowel leakage (ABL) is different for everyone, and for many people diet plays a role in triggering ABL. Tracking your diet, food and beverages with a diary can help you identify things t...

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      • ABLinfo.org
        ABLinfo.org has answered a question
        On Oct 20, 2015

        What are the different types of accidental bowel leakage (ABL)?

        There are different types of accidental bowel leakage (ABL). ABL affects different people differently. Some people have ABL only when their stool is too loose; others have it when they are constipa...

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      • ABLinfo.org
        ABLinfo.org has answered a question
        On Oct 20, 2015

        How do bulking agent injections help treat fecal incontinence?

        Bulking agent injections are one way doctors can treat accidental bowel leakage (ABL), also known as fecal incontinence.   Sometimes ABL happens because the muscles lining the wall of the an...

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      • ABLinfo.org
        ABLinfo.org has answered a question
        On Oct 20, 2015

        How can I strengthen my pelvic floor muscles?

        The pelvic floor is a bowl of muscles that wraps around from your pubic bone in the front to your tail bone in the back. You can strengthen these muscles to improve bowel and bladder control. To...

        Read More
      • ABLinfo.org
        ABLinfo.org has answered a question
        On Oct 20, 2015

        What are the misconceptions about accidental bowel leakage (ABL)?

        A common misconception about accidental bowel leakage (ABL) is that many people think it is a disease and requires medical intervention. ABL is not a disease. It is a symptom associated with many c...

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      • ABLinfo.org
        ABLinfo.org has answered a question
        On Oct 20, 2015

        How is fecal incontinence treated?

        Most people with accidental bowel leakage (ABL), also known as fecal incontinence, do not realize how common it is, and how many treatments are available to improve symptoms. Treatments for ABL var...

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      • ABLinfo.org
        ABLinfo.org has answered a question
        On Oct 20, 2015

        What products can I use to manage leakage due to fecal incontinence?

        A number of over-the-counter (OTC) products are available to treat accidental bowel leakage (ABL), also known as fecal incontinence. Fiber supplements: You can get fiber from many foods and sup...

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      • ABLinfo.org
        ABLinfo.org has answered a question
        On Oct 20, 2015

        How common is fecal incontinence?

        According to a recent study, nearly one in five women over the age of 40 reported an episode of accidental bowel leakage (ABL), also known as fecal incontinence; that’s 15 million American wo...

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      • ABLinfo.org
        ABLinfo.org has answered a question
        On Oct 20, 2015

        How can I tell if I am doing pelvic floor muscles exercises correctly?

        Pelvic floor muscle exercises can strengthen the bowl of muscles that support the pelvic floor, which can help accidental bowel leakage (ABL). It is important to make sure you are contracting the c...

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      • ABLinfo.org
        ABLinfo.org has answered a question
        On Oct 20, 2015

        How can I improve my stool consistency if I have accidental bowel leakage?

        Stool consistency can make accidental bowel leakage (ABL) better or worse. If stools are liquid or loose, they are harder to hold onto (just like it is hard to hold water in your cupped hands). If ...

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