Archive for September, 2006
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Friday, September 29th, 2006There are many possible reasons for blood in your stool. Some are harmless and temporary, while others may signal a more serious condition. Anytime you find blood in your stool, it’s always best to check it out with your doctor.
Finding blood in your stool can be alarming. Often, the underlying cause can be treated or [...]
Fecal Incontinence II
Monday, September 25th, 2006Diagnosis
The doctor will ask health-related questions and do a physical exam and possibly other medical tests.
Anal manometry checks the tightness of the anal sphincter and its ability to respond to signals, as well as the sensitivity and function of the rectum.
Anorectal [...]
Fecal Incontinence I
Monday, September 25th, 2006Fecal incontinence is the inability to control your bowels. When you feel the urge to have a bowel movement, you may not be able to hold it until you [...]
Bowel Training
Sunday, September 24th, 2006Bowel training helps to reestablish normal bowel movements in persons who suffer from constipation, diarrhea, incontinence, or irregularity. Healthy bowel activity is considered one or two movements of moderate size every day.
Purpose
Many people for many reasons have irregular bowel function. In some cases, the irregularity lasts beyond the condition that caused it. The bowels by [...]
Abdominal sounds (Bowel Sounds)
Saturday, September 23rd, 2006Abdominal sounds are the noises made by the intestines.
Abdominal sounds (bowel sounds) are made by the movement of the intestines as they push food through. Since the intestines are hollow, bowel sounds can echo throughout the abdomen much like the sounds heard from water-pipes.
The majority of the bowel sounds are harmless and simply indicate that [...]
