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Fecal incontinence


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  • Website: Mayo Clinic
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Fecal incontinence (leaking feces or loss of bowel control) can be caused by muscle or nerve damage, constipation, or diarrhea. Treatments include diet changes, medications or surgery. See your doctor if you are having this issue. Try Kegel exercises and avoid caffeine, dairy, greasy or spicy foods.


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bowel, stool, diarrhea, constipation, gas, bloating, poo, rectal , rectocele, colonoscopy, laxative, hemorrhoid, sphincter, colostomy


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Rated on: 7/28/2016 10:38:53 AM

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