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Bowel Control (Fecal Incontinence)

Thumbnail image of Bristol Stool Form Scale. Bristol Stool Form Scale
Provides illustrations of the seven stool types, which can be used to help fill out the stool diary.

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Thumbnail image of Fecal Incontinence publication. Fecal Incontinence
Explains the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and emotional considerations of fecal incontinence, commonly known as bowel control problems. This fact sheet includes information about eating, diet, and nutrition and reviews fecal incontinence in children.

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Includes general information about diarrhea and the causes. Covers diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

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Thumbnail image of Stool Diary. Stool Diary (PDF, 148 KB)*
Chart for recording daily bowel movement details such as time, presence of incontinence, stool seepage or staining, stool consistency, and urgency; additional details such as use of pads, medications, and other comments can be recorded.
Thumbnail image of What I need to know about Bowel Control publication What I need to know about Bowel Control
Defines bowel control problems, also called fecal incontinence, and describes how normal bowel control works. Discusses the causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment. Provides tips for talking with the doctor and ways to cope with bowel control problems.

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Lo que usted debe saber sobre el control intestinal
Define los problemas de control intestinal, también llamados incontinencia fecal, y describe cómo funciona el control normal de los intestinos. Explica en detalle las causas, factores de riesgo, diagnóstico y tratamiento. Proporciona consejos sobre cómo hablar con el médico y maneras de sobrellevar los problemas de control intestinal.

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Discusses the causes of diarrhea and the dangers of dehydration. Provides suggestions for easing the symptoms of diarrhea in adults and children. Offers strategies for avoiding traveler’s diarrhea.

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Lo que usted debe saber sobre la diarrea
Ofrece información sobre las causas de la diarrea y los riesgos de la deshidratación. Ofrece sugerencias para aliviar los síntomas de la diarrea en adultos y en niños. Presenta sugerencias para evitar la diajera del viajero.

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Page last updated: January 25, 2012


The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse is a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health.

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