Bowel Incontinence is One of Many Problems You May Have with Your Colon

Medications can cause bowel incontinence, among a number
of other causes.

Bowel incontinence can result from several different colon conditions. When a person has this problem managing it become a high priority. There are several different incontinence products that are available that can be highly effective in managing bowel incontinence. People with this condition can choose from several different styles of adult diapers to specialty incontinence pads that are made to deal with bowel incontinence. One of the most effective is part of the Abena incontinence line from Sweden.  Learn More>>

Whatever type of adult incontinence product you choose to use you can find the right incontinence supplies to help you manage this problem. Most incontinence products can be bought online wherever they sell adult incontinence products. This means that there is no reason to be publicly embarrassed by your bowel incontinence. You can shop from the comfort and privacy of your home or office. For help and guidance in selecting incontinence products please click on http://caregiverpartnership.com/incontinence-product-finder.

Bowel incontinence is defined as the involuntary loss of bowel movement or stool. It is important to keep in mind that this problem can range from a partial loss to a complete loss of the bowel movement. However, the amount of loss is not considered in the diagnosis since the problem is completely out of the person’s control. Studies show that this condition affects between 2-3% of the general population. Like other forms of incontinence both genders are affected with women being more affected then men. Because both genders are affected this has led to the development of incontinence products for men and incontinence products for women.

                               Watch this video - how to choose the right incontinence product

Women are at much higher risk for this condition because the anal muscles can be severely affected by the stress of pregnancy and the trauma of childbirth. However, many people suffer from other conditions that can cause a weakening of the anal muscles which can bring on bowel incontinence. There are also other causes of bowel incontinence that include but are not limited to:

• Anal surgery for another condition
• Some medications
• A diet that is lacking in proper nutrition
• Radiation that has been done to the lower pelvic region
• Chemotherapy
• Stroke and other neurological conditions.
• Diabetes and other whole body illnesses
• Damage that has been done to the spinal cord.

No matter what the underlying condition of the bowel incontinence is, it is crucial that anyone who is experiencing symptoms understand that there is treatment for it. This is not an uncommon problem and medical professionals realize that treating the underlying condition often resolves the bowel incontinence. Patients should immediately report any symptoms of bowel incontinence to their doctor since early reporting can often lead to easier, shorter and more effective treatment of the bowel incontinence.

Your doctor will have an arsenal of different tests that he or she can use to diagnosis your bowel incontinence. Most of these tests can easily be done within the doctor’s office and are very non-invasive. Once the diagnosis has been made your doctor can then determine the best course of treatment. This may include but is not limited to: medication, biofeedback, exercise (physical therapy), and only in extreme cases-surgery.

One of the major problems with this condition is that the shame and embarrassment that accompany it often leave many people feeling isolated and unable to even speak to their doctor about it. This is completely unnecessary. While there are treatments and remedies for bowel incontinence there is also a wide variety of incontinence products that can help anyone dealing with it to manage it effectively. From using adult diapers to other incontinence products these incontinence supplies can ease the difficulty of living with this condition. To find out more about all aspects of incontinence please visit http://caregiverpartnership.com/landing/incontinence.

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About The CareGiver Partnership. The CareGiver Partnership helps caregivers and their loved ones with answers to their caregiving questions, including information about home health care products and supplies, from our Wisconsin-based team of Product Specialists who are all current or former caregivers. The company’s Web site provides the largest online library of resources on subjects most important to caregivers — from arthritis to assisted living, and Parkinson’s to prostate cancer — as well as access to more than 3,000 home care products for incontinence, skin care, mobility, home safety and daily living aids. The CareGiver Partnership was founded in 2004 by Lynn Wilson of Neenah, Wisc. Visit http://www.caregiverpartnership.com to learn more or call 1-800-985-1353.

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