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.
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 87 doctors who treat fecal incontinence
Specialties that treat fecal incontinence
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Doctors specialized in fecal incontinence
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Miguel Angel Escobedo Robledo
Dr. Jose Antonio Zamora Lomelí
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. José Alvaro Burgos Zuleta
Dr. Lorenzo Rish Fein
Dra. Silvia Cuevas Ocampo
Dr. Velazquez Moises Gomez
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
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 is usually treated by specialists in general surgeon, endoscopist, gastroenterologist, pediatric gastroenterologist, pediatric nephrologist, pediatrician, proctologist, rheumatologist, proctologist, coloproctologist, pediatric gastroenterologist, neonatologist.