How long does fecal incontinence last?

Honor Society of Nursing (STTI)

Fecal incontinence can sometimes be short-term, if its cause is treatable. In other cases, however, fecal incontinence may be chronic and lifelong. The cause of your fecal incontinence will help determine the success of your treatment.

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Fecal Incontinence

Having fecal incontinence means that you can't control your bowel movements and have leakages of feces. The condition ranges from leakages of a small amount of feces as you're passing gas to a complete loss of bowel control. It can be a very embarrassing condition that makes it difficult to go out in public. Treatments are available for fecal incontinence -- including medications and muscle control exercises.

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