DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have had fecal incontinence for the past year, since the birth of my second child. Is there a chance it will resolve on its own, or is surgery my best option? ANSWER: Fecal ...

Fecal incontinence is chronic involuntary stool leakage. Though sufferers can feel shame and embarrassment and many don’t discuss it even with their doctors, it’s relatively common. A number of causes ...

Nearly every day Dr. Janet Harris-Hicks of Myrtle Beach sees a new patient who has received some questionable advice. “Dr. So ...

An innovative experimental treatment for fecal incontinenceis showing results. "Nobody should have to struggle with what I'm struggling with, what I've been struggling with when there's this option," ...

You probably know what it feels like when your body is inflamed. You might see acute inflammation or even some swelling when your knees get achy, or experience chronic inflammation, which can make you ...

Fecal incontinence is defined as an involuntary loss of gas or liquid or solid stool. It includes not being able to hold in a bowel movement until reaching a toilet. You may also hear this referred to ...

Phase II Multicenter Study of Bendamustine Plus Rituximab in Patients With Relapsed Indolent B-Cell and Mantle Cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Total mesorectal excision (TME) for rectal cancer may result ...

Passive incontinence – refers to the involuntary discharge of stool or gas without awareness; Urge incontinence – refers to the discharge of fecal matter in spite of active attempts to retain bowel ...

Total mesorectal excision (TME) for rectal cancer may result in anorectal and urogenital dysfunction. We aimed to study possible nerve disruption during TME and its consequences for functional outcome ...