Lumbar Disk Injury Oct 2, 2009
Fecal incontinence (inability to control bowel). Saddle anesthesia (loss of sensation across the lower back and buttocks). (Suite101.com)
Constipation May Lead to Other Problems Jun 30, 2009
In a review of the scientific evidence, researchers found that constipation might lead to or boost the risk for more serious complications such as hemorrhoids, anal fissures, fecal incontinence, colonic conditions and urologic disorders ... And fecal incontinence, the second most common cause for nursing home admissions, often occurs along with constipation, the researchers noted. (MEDLINEplus)
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Want to know why Mr. Obama has been having fecal incontinence these last few days ... by thusspokezara June 21, 2009 8:42 PM PDT Want to know why Mr. Obama has been having fecal incontinence these last few days. (CBS News)
Urine and Stool Incontinence Often Occur Together May 9, 2009
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Almost one in five women with urinary incontinence also experience fecal incontinence, researchers report. Dr. Alayne Markland of the University of Alabama at Birmingham told Reuters Health, "Women with bowel/fecal incontinence often feel as though nothing can be done for their condition. Often, health care providers may address urinary incontinence, but not bowel/fecal incontinence." ... The researchers established that in addition to urinary incontinence, 18 percent... (MEDLINEplus)
Uterus Sparing Surgery Is Safe And Effective Treatment For Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Study Suggests May 2, 2009
20, 2008) Nearly one-quarter of women surveyed, and more than one-third of older women, report at least one pelvic floor disorder, which includes urinary and fecal incontinence and the shifting of a pelvic. (Jan. (Science Daily)
Best Approach to Episiotomy Unclear Feb 7, 2009
The incidence of urinary and fecal incontinence, perineal infection and a prolonged hospital stay were also similar. Overall, say the investigators, "The results are compatible with both clinically significant benefits and harms from routine episiotomy.". (MEDLINEplus)