It's tough to discuss, while arguably tougher to live with. Here's when one man knew it was time to seek help, and what he's learned.

"Incontinence" doesn't apply strictly to urinary symptoms. A Cleveland Clinic colorectal surgeon speaks to unpredictable bowel movements, too.

Share on Facebook. Opens in a new tab or window Share on Bluesky. Opens in a new tab or window Share on X. Opens in a new tab or window Share on LinkedIn. Opens in a new tab or window Older women who ...

Botulinum toxin type A (Botox) injections in the rectum reduced episodes of fecal incontinence and urgency, a randomized controlled trial showed. Among nearly 200 patients in a modified ...

Fecal incontinence results when the pressure in the rectum exceeds anal sphincter pressure. Coughing or lifting can transiently increase intra-abdominal pressure and result in stool leakage if the ...

While Kegel exercises are the traditional therapy for pelvic floor dysfunction, “many women don’t know how to do them ...

leva Pelvic Health System is a noninvasive digital therapeutic intended to train and strengthen pelvic floor muscles at home. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the leva ® Pelvic ...

Fecal incontinence (FI) is a condition characterized by the involuntary loss of stool, which can significantly impact an individual's quality of life. It is estimated that up to 7% of adults ...

Guest: Dr. Ga-Ram Han(Colon & Rectal Surgeon). Guest: Dr. Ga-Ram Han(Colon & Rectal Surgeon). HealthLine is a fast-paced show that keeps you informed of the latest developments in the worlds of ...

Various nerves control bladder and bowel function, including the spinal cord, cauda equina, pudendal nerves, and the enteric nervous system, a nerve network in the walls of the digestive tract. These ...

The goal of treatment for patients with FI is to restore, or at least improve, continence and minimize the impact of FI on QOL. Complete continence may not be achievable, depending on the etiology, ...