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I am having problems with bowel control. Please assist.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been facing issues with fecal incontinence. I am unable to control stools. I also have irregularity in passing stools. It is like, the moment I feel like going to the toilet, I get heavy pain inside my stomach and after which I am unable to control stool movement. There is a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The condition which you have mentioned might be due to constipation. Constipation causes hard stool impaction and around which soft liquid stool percolates. Advice: Take syrup Piclin 5mL twice a day for 3 days. Also take Methylcellulose husk 3 spoons twice a day. Dr... Read Full »
Is fecal incontinence related to previous stroke?
Query: Hello doctor, The patient is experiencing fecal incontinence, he had brain infarct a few years back and has trouble walking and speech. Walking is totally restricted due to loss of control over his sphincter. He is taking probiotic Vibact twice after food. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read carefully your question and would explain that fecal incontinence is not a common sign of stroke. It could be related to vascular dementia (compatible with the MRI findings). Coming to this point, I would recommend some diet modifications (avoiding food which c... Read Full »
What could cause my father to pass stools whenever he goes for urine?
Query: Hello doctor, My father is 86 years old. He is a hypertension patient and on Metosartan 25 mg, Ecospirin 75, and Nexpro. For prostrate, he is on Maxvoid 4 mg for the past 10 days. He is complaining that while passing urine there is an urge and sometimes he passes stool. On medical advice, he took I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome you to icliniq.com. I can understand you must be very concerned about your father's health. Well I have reviewed his medical history, which he has been taking for hypertension, prostate, and recent use of antibiotics and Imodium. So typical symptom you mention that whenever he urges... Read Full »
I have fecal incontinence with severe bloating and indigestion of most food items. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had constipation and diarrhea for a long time, and later on, I was diagnosed with endometriosis three years ago and I underwent a surgery to remove it. In the past two years, the bloating has become unbearable. In addition, I have fecal incontinence and I have had several accide... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your case in detail along with the attached file of your laboratory investigations (the attachment was removed to protect the patient's identity). My suggestions are: 1. Regarding your lab reports, nothing much alarming. High urea levels can be becau... Read Full »