Condition

Fecal Incontinence

Trouble controlling the bowels, leading to unexpected leaking of stool or gas.

Also called: bowel leakage, accidental bowel leakage, bowel control problems, bowel incontinence

Who Can Help with Fecal Incontinence?

Urogynecologists
A physician who treats pelvic floor problems in women, such as bladder leakage and pelvic organ prolapse.
Colorectal Surgeons
A surgeon who treats conditions of the colon, rectum and anus, such as colon cancer, hemorrhoids and diverticulitis.
Gastroenterologists
A physician who diagnoses and treats conditions of the stomach, intestines and liver, and performs colonoscopies and endoscopies.
Physical Therapists
A licensed therapist who helps people recover strength, movement and function after injury, surgery or illness through exercise and hands-on care.

Cities where practice websites say they offer it.

General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about fecal incontinence and what is right for you.