What is fecal incontinence?
Stool escapes without adequate control, either with urgency or without awareness. Gas-control difficulty is also relevant but is not identical to every form of stool leakage.
How can I describe it?
Record leakage type, frequency, stool consistency, pad use and childbirth or surgery history. These clinical details guide treatment and do not automatically imply surgery.
Sources and preparation
References support general information; preparation examples and questions do not select an individual treatment plan.
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Dr. Mohammed Hatem Alsubaih