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Are Anal Tampons Effective For Fecal Incontinence Caused After Colon Cancer?
My husband recently underwent surgery for colon cancer and has been experiencing fecal incontinence.He must go on a business trip in a day or so and is concerned about have an accident as he can t tell when he has to go which results in extreme stress and depression. I ve been trying to find a temporary solution and have read about the use of anal tampons . Is this a legitimate possible solution and if so what kind and where can they be purchased?null
Tue, 30 Jan 2018
Hi,
After hearing your history I feel anal tampons are effective for fecal incontinence caused by colon cancer.
It is a small foam plug which is inserted into the anus and worn in the rectum to control stool leakage. It acts like a plug at the exit of the bowel and works well for ‘passive leakage’, but not so much for urge incontinence in which case it will be pushed out with the urge to open your bowels. It comes wrapped up in a water-soluble film, so that it is easy to put in. It should be covered with Vaseline and then gently inserted with a finger through the canal into the rectum. The film dissolves once the plug is inside the rectum, where the plug then opens into a cup shape, with a string for easy removal. It can be left in place for up to 12 hours and comes in 2 sizes, small and large.
The cost of anal tampons does vary according to which country you live in, so it is not possible to give you an exact price range.
They can be purchased directly from the manufacturer by phone or on the internet.
Regards,
Dr. Monish De, Oncologist
After hearing your history I feel anal tampons are effective for fecal incontinence caused by colon cancer.
It is a small foam plug which is inserted into the anus and worn in the rectum to control stool leakage. It acts like a plug at the exit of the bowel and works well for ‘passive leakage’, but not so much for urge incontinence in which case it will be pushed out with the urge to open your bowels. It comes wrapped up in a water-soluble film, so that it is easy to put in. It should be covered with Vaseline and then gently inserted with a finger through the canal into the rectum. The film dissolves once the plug is inside the rectum, where the plug then opens into a cup shape, with a string for easy removal. It can be left in place for up to 12 hours and comes in 2 sizes, small and large.
The cost of anal tampons does vary according to which country you live in, so it is not possible to give you an exact price range.
They can be purchased directly from the manufacturer by phone or on the internet.
Regards,
Dr. Monish De, Oncologist
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