Fecal incontinence is the loss of normal bowel control, leading to accidental leakage of stool or gas through the anus. Some women develop fecal incontinence after childbirth, while others may develop ...

When this happens frequently or chronically (long-term), it's medically known as fecal incontinence or accidental bowel ...

the muscle that controls the passage of the bowel movement might be getting a little bit weak. And when that occurs, there can be leakage. It occurs in many people, particularly women as they get ...

Our constipation page has some more information on these techniques. Recording what you eat and drink and how your bowel responds to these foods can help you to determine “trigger” foods or those that ...