​Faecal or Bowel Incontinence

Faecal incontinence is an uncontrolled bowel movement that causes stool to leak from the anus with or without your knowledge. You may not be able to hold it in until you reach the toilet.

It can be caused by diarrhoea, constipation, and muscle or nerve damage around the anus or rectum. Faecal incontinence can affect children and adults, men and women. More women suffer from faecal incontinence then men due to vaginal childbirth that can damage the anal sphincters or their nerves.