What Can Cause Fecal Incontinence Along With Abdominal Gas?

Posted on Tue, 10 Apr 2018

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Question : i stink like butt without creating a fart. its fecal incontinence but with gas. i have no hemroids, i can wipe 50 times.. an still. its destorying my life.help

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Probably muscle damage, a physical examination is needed

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Your symptoms can be related to a muscle damage,a nerve damage or other functional causes.

To confirm the cause of your symptoms a physical examination is necessary.

If the physical examination is not enough there are a number of other examinations to confirm the diagnosis like:
-anal manometry
-colonoscopy

Meanwhile, some advice that I can give to you are:
-use anti diarrheal drugs like Imodium
-drink planty of liquids
-eat fiber rich diet
-special exercises are recommended to improve muscle strength
-hygiene is very important so wash and dry frequently the area. Also, use cotton underwear.

The main thing to do next is the physical examination.

Hope my answer was helpful.

If you have any other questions I'll be glad to help.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician

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Follow up: Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (41 minutes later)

i've tried going too a doctor, he gave me a colonoscopy nothing came up. he gave me 'loperamide', didnt work. tried going back but he basically thrown me out. but before it really started, i took a massive stool'. which left me feeling like i had a wegie, an a ich. an time went on the problem never left. soon after i started too feel like i had a bubble down there. what is feels like now, no bubble, wegie yes, ich yes. an it feels like am processing.. like a fuzzy feeling an then the stink comes around. ps ive tried what you have said. i just dont know what too do.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
An MRI can determine the cause of your symptoms

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Actually, the common initial symptom of fecal incontinence may be constipation or diarrhea.

If you already have done the examinations that I suggested before, then an MRI may be needed to determine if the problem is related to the muscle or to the nerve.

Meanwhile, the advice that I gave to you will help to ease the symptoms.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (4 hours later)

it has an will, last. whom should i see bout getting this solved, i mean am only 27 an still want too join the military.. but not like this.. they would kick me out. ha, and thank you.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
After having the MRI done see your gastrologist and also a surgeon

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I suggest you to do the MRI and then to consult your gastrologist.
I also suggest consulting a surgeon.

Also, the lifestyle changes that I mentioned before about the diet and exercises are very important to ease the symptoms.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician

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