Fecal Incontinence
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Fecal incontinence is the loss of control over holding in stool, which causes involuntary leaks. It can range from difficulty holding in gas or small amounts to the inability to control a complete bowel movement.
Possible causes: weakness or injury of the anal muscles, disorders of the nerves in the area, persistent diarrhea, or changes associated with prior childbirth or surgeries, among others.
Who treats it? The colorectal surgeon and the proctologist are the specialists for this type of problem, with support from the gastroenterologist depending on the case. Although it can be an uncomfortable topic to discuss, talking about it with a health professional opens the door to studying its origin and improving quality of life.
Data on 700 doctors who treat fecal incontinence
Which specialist treats fecal incontinence?
Fecal incontinence should be evaluated by a proctologist, the specialist in the rectum and anus. A general surgeon or a gastroenterologist may also be involved, and in children a pediatrician. Find these specialists.
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Doctors specialized in fecal incontinence
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Luis Fernando Fraga Ramos
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Frequently asked questions
What is fecal incontinence?
Fecal incontinence is the loss of control over holding in stool, which causes involuntary leaks. It can range from difficulty holding in gas or small amounts to the inability to control a complete bowel movement.
Which doctor treats fecal incontinence?
Fecal incontinence should be evaluated by a proctologist, the specialist in the rectum and anus. A general surgeon or a gastroenterologist may also be involved, and in children a pediatrician. Find these specialists.