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Is Postpartum Fecal Incontinence A Cause For Concern?
Hi i haven t had a solid bowl movement for more than one day after giving birth This is very rude but I have been having watery poop with flakes in it they can go from yellow to brown but the watery poop is brown Also I today I thought I was farting instead I pooped myself and again watery with brown fleck hard to wipe off Thanks for anything that could help me out I m very mortified
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Hello,
Getting constipation or altered bowel habits are due to many reasons as lack of fiber, physical activity limitation and others. But fecal incontinence suggest possible damage to levator ani muscle or external anal sphincter; should not be neglected and immediately attended to your operative surgeon at hospital.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
Getting constipation or altered bowel habits are due to many reasons as lack of fiber, physical activity limitation and others. But fecal incontinence suggest possible damage to levator ani muscle or external anal sphincter; should not be neglected and immediately attended to your operative surgeon at hospital.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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