Fecal Incontinence - Pathogenesis and Complications

Continence mechanisms are impaired

 • Local neuronal damage

 • External and Internal anal sphincter impairment

Continence mechanisms are intact, but overwhelmed or ignored

 • Movement Disorders

 • Inflammation of colon (e.g., Ulcerative colitis, Radiation proctitis)

 • Chronic diarrhea, diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome, laxatives

 • Chronic constipation

 • Sensory neuropathy (e.g. Diabetes)

 • Altered mental conditions (e.g. stroke, dementia)



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