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Incontinence of feces: fecal incontinence is the inability to control bowel movements causing stools to leak unexpectedly. See detailed information below for a list of 18 causes of Incontinence of feces, Symptom Checker, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Medical Conditions associated with Incontinence of feces:
Incontinence symptoms (331 causes), Stool symptoms (2508 causes), Defecation symptoms (2383 causes), Intestinal symptoms (5299 causes), Lower abdominal symptoms (3048 causes), Abdominal symptoms (5930 causes), Digestive system symptoms (5299 causes), Bladder symptoms (1010 causes), Urinary problems (1033 causes), Urinary difficulty (648 causes), Bowel problems (2509 causes), Urinary symptoms (1228 causes), Sexual symptoms (1838 causes), Intercourse symptoms (258 causes)
Symptoms related to Incontinence of feces:
Diarrhea (2312 causes), Constipation (726 causes), Muscle damage, Nerve damage (48 causes), Childbirth injury, Weakness of the sphincter due to aging, Head trauma (8 causes), Dementia (394 causes), Pychological disorders
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