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Eva Judge
When you suffer from fecal incontinence, every day can seem like a burden. The first step to managing the condition and getting on with your life is educating yourself about what causes it. By doing that, you can determine why you are experiencing it and can seek treatments. In the end, you'll be able to manage it more effectively. Any of the following things can cause fecal incontinence: Side Effects - Certain medications may trigger this form of incontinence. If you begin taking a medication and start developing fecal incontinence, speak to your doctor. Do not, however, stop using the medication without your doctor's consent. It is quite likely that your doctor will have ideas for alternative treatments which will allow you to avoid the issue. Diet - As we get older, we often become sensitive to different types of food. If episodes of incontinence seem to occur after eating certain kinds of food, work to avoid them. Remember that although it's important to get plenty of fibre in your diet, you don't want to overdo it; it can cause diarrhea and, in turn, fecal incontinence. Diseases - Various diseases can cause fecal incontinence. Alzheimer's disease, for instance, is a very common one. Numerous forms of mental illnesses can trigger this problem and as such, it is always a good idea to keep a couple of adult diapers on hand. Diseases of the lower bowel are also often associated with incontinence. Muscular Weakness - Muscular weakness caused by various circumstances can cause fecal incontinence. That's because the muscles that are associated with controlling the bowels can be affected. Congenital Problems - Congenital anal and rectal abnormalities can be behind fecal incontinence. It is important to speak with your doctor about such issues, since different treatments are available. In the meantime, using high quality incontinence products can be very helpful. Severe Diarrhoea - Severe cases of diarrhoea are very common culprits for causing fecal incontinence. If you are suffering from a bout of very bad diarrhoea, it is probably best to stay in bed until it passes. If it lasts for a tremendous amount of time, though, you should go see a doctor. Constipation or Fecal Impaction - Oddly enough, constipation can actually cause incontinence. By managing the constipation, a person's fecal incontinence can often be brought under control. At the same time, fecal impaction - in which hard feces become lodged in the bowels - can be a cause of fecal incontinence as well. In general, should at any stage fecal incontinence issues arise, it is extremely important to consult your doctor. One or more of the preceding things could be causing it, but you can't deal with it until you narrow things down.
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