Fecal incontinence: Fecal incontinence is the inability to control your bowels. When you feel the urge to have a bowel movement, you may not be able to hold it ... more about Fecal incontinence.
Fecal incontinence: Leaking or poorly controlled bowel motions. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Fecal incontinence is available below.
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Fecal incontinence is the inability to control your bowels. When you feel the urge to have a bowel movement, you may not be able to hold it until you can get to a toilet. Or stool may leak from the rectum unexpectedly. (Source: excerpt from Fecal Incontinence: NIDDK)
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