Fecal Incontinence in Kennesaw, GA
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Contact UsWhat Is Fecal Incontinence?
Fecal incontinence occurs when you have trouble controlling bowel movements, resulting in stool leaking from the rectum. Also known as bowel incontinence, this condition may arise during an occasional round of diarrhea or may be recurring. Fecal incontinence can be caused by nerve damage from illness or spinal cord injury, muscle damage from childbirth, chronic constipation, or hemorrhoids. You may feel embarrassed if you struggle with fecal incontinence, but treatments are available in Kennesaw, GA to help improve your quality of life. Call Metro Atlanta Urology and Pelvic Health Center today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Shenelle Wilson, and discover how you can get relief from your symptoms.
How Is Fecal Incontinence Diagnosed and Treated?
Dr. Wilson can perform a variety of tests to help determine the cause and severity of your fecal incontinence. Some of the tests available are a digital rectal exam, anal manometry, anorectal ultrasonography, colonoscopy, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Depending on the cause of your bowel incontinence, there are a number of treatment options that may help you lead a more normal routine. Some of these treatment options include:
- Anti-diarrheal medications
- Physical therapy, such as Kegel exercises
- Biofeedback
- Bowel training
- Bulking agents
- Sacral nerve stimulation
- Posterior tibial nerve stimulation
- Vaginal balloon
- Sphincteroplasty
- Surgical correction of rectal prolapse
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If you struggle with chronic fecal incontinence due to an injury or illness, there is hope for managing the symptoms so you don't have to suffer any longer. Dr. Wilson can help diagnose and treat your fecal incontinence, offering both support and practical methods for alleviating this condition. Contact Metro Atlanta Urology and Pelvic Health Center in Kennesaw, GA to learn how you can regain control of your bowel movements.