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Types of Incontinence
Faecal Incontinence
Faecal incontinence is a term used to describe leakage from the bowel due involuntary bowel movements. You may also find you have excessive wind or experience staining in your underwear.
About faecal incontinence
Faecal incontinence can be caused or made worse by several things including:
- long term straining
- medications, e.g. antibiotics, drugs for arthritis and diabetes
- lifestyle, e.g. heavy lifting leading to weak pelvic floor muscles
- weak back passage muscles due to having babies, getting older, some types of surgery, or radiation therapy
- bowel disease, e.g. Coeliac disease, Crohn's disease
- nerve disorders resulting from Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's
- severe diarrhoea
- constipation.
See the Bristol Stool Chart to see what healthy stools look like.