Fecal incontinence is the leakage of stool (feces) from the anus.
Fecal incontinence can be caused by constipation, diarrhea, anxiety or other
emotional stresses, nerve injury, muscle damage, lack of exercise, or poor
diet.
Author:
Jeannette Curtis Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
Last Updated: May 25, 2007
Medical Review:
Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
