“I am suffering from fecal incontinence, what can I do to treat it?”
I am a 65 year old man and I am suffering from fecal incontinence. What is the best course of treatment to help me control my urge to pass motions?
2 Answers
I suggest that you visit your primary care physician. Fecal incontinence can be a side effect from a medication, a problem with the nerves going to the rectum, or something related to your colon.
Shannon Tapia
Geriatrician
Taking an over-the-counter fiber supplement should help bulken your stools. Also, have your doctor review your medications for anything that could be causing it as a side effect would be helpful.
