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What Causes Urge Bowel Incontinence?

I have a problem where I am going to the bathroom about 10-12 times in a 24 hour period. It seems like whenever anything gets close to my rectum it comes out whether I am ready for it or not. small amount usually with gas, sometimes clear and snotty and sometime with small amount of waste. I cant form a turd.
Wed, 14 Mar 2018
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Hello,

Having more than 3 bowel movements a day is considered diarrhea. The most common reason for recent onset diarrhea is infection.

The most common causes for chronic or prolonged diarrhea are:
(1) Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
(2) Infection
(3) Inflammatory Bowel Disease such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis
(4) Thyroid disease
(5) Uncontrolled Diabetes affecting nerve function of the gut
(6) Food Intolerance or allergy

It would be best to be assessed to determine the cause for you.

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

Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James
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What Causes Urge Bowel Incontinence?

Hello, Having more than 3 bowel movements a day is considered diarrhea. The most common reason for recent onset diarrhea is infection. The most common causes for chronic or prolonged diarrhea are: (1) Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) (2) Infection (3) Inflammatory Bowel Disease such as Crohn s disease or ulcerative colitis (4) Thyroid disease (5) Uncontrolled Diabetes affecting nerve function of the gut (6) Food Intolerance or allergy It would be best to be assessed to determine the cause for you. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Michelle Gibson James