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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.

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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.

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About ABL

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Common Causes of ABL

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

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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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ABLinfo.org answered
On Aug 18

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 anal canal have become so weak that they do not stay together. Your doctor can use an anoscope (a small pla
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On Aug 18

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 constipated. Some people lose stool and others lose mucus. ABL can happen with urgency, where someone is rushi
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ABLinfo.org answered
On Jun 09

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. Using fiber to help make the stool consistent can be especially important for people with ABL. Reducing caffein
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ABLinfo.org answered
On Jun 09

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. The most common causes of ABL include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and chronic diarrhea. Still, there.
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ABLinfo.org answered
On Jun 02

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 stools are too hard, like little pebbles, they can slip out easily. It is easiest to control and elimin
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ABLinfo.org answered
On Jun 02

What is sacral nerve stimulation for fecal incontinence?

Sacral neuromodulation is a therapy for accidental bowel leakage (ABL), also known as fecal incontinence, that stimulates the nerves that control the bowels. Oftentimes ABL happens because the nerves and muscles that coordinate bowel storage and emptying have become weak and are no longer coordinat
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ABLinfo.org answered
On Jun 02

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 affected are younger than 60 years old. While age is a risk factor, many people affected by ABL have ot
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ABLinfo.org answered
On May 23

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 that make your ABL better or worse. You can use diaries to record the timing, frequency and consis
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ABLinfo.org answered
On May 23

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 vary based on different types. Fiber can help change the consistency of the stool to make it easier to...
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ABLinfo.org answered
On May 23

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 common conditions and usually does not require medical intervention to improve symptoms. Talking
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ABLinfo.org answered
On May 16

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 conditions affecting both genders associated with ABL. Published research shows the most common causes and risk.
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ABLinfo.org answered
On May 16

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 women. Other published studies report that ABL affects men at similar levels as women. All together, research..
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ABLinfo.org answered
On May 16

How does age affect my risk for accidental bowel leakage (ABL)?

Many people mistakenly believe that accidental bowel leakage (ABL) is entirely due to age and is an inevitable part of aging. While it's true that ABL is surprisingly common, it's a misconception that ABL will happen to everyone as they age. It’s also not a condition that only affects older adults.
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ABLinfo.org answered
On May 10

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 do a pelvic floor muscle contraction, pretend that there is an elevator in your vagina or anus. Start...
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ABLinfo.org answered
On May 10

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 correct muscles. For women, it is the muscles around the urethra, vagina and rectum. For men, it is...
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ABL Treatment Options

Options for Managing ABL

Focus on Fiber

Improve Stool Consistency to Reduce ABL Symptoms

Reduce ABL with Kegel Exercises

Tips to Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor

Taboo Busters: When Bowels Break Down

Breaking ABL Myths from USA Today's Modern Wellness Guide

Talk To A Healthcare Provider

Speak Up About Your ABL

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