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What Causes Abnormal Bowel Movements In The Elderly Males?
My husband s bowel habits have changed tremendously. If he feels the urge to go to the bathroom he can t hold it. He has had an accident the last three days. Once he feels the urge, he tries to get to the bathroom, but doesn t make it. He can t hold it and once it starts he can t stop it. Before when he felt the urge to go, he had about five minutes to find a bathroom. But now it s pretty much instantaneously. What does this sound like? He is very worried. He is 50 years old.
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Mon, 28 Aug 2017
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Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query for your husband thoroughly .
* This depends upon the type of the accident and impact of injury , but
according to limited narration herewith , one can be suspicious of
problem with anal sphincter tone .
Hope this clears your doubt .
Wishing him fine recovery .
Welcome for any further assistance .
Regards dear take care .
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query for your husband thoroughly .
* This depends upon the type of the accident and impact of injury , but
according to limited narration herewith , one can be suspicious of
problem with anal sphincter tone .
Hope this clears your doubt .
Wishing him fine recovery .
Welcome for any further assistance .
Regards dear take care .
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