Why do I lose control of my bowels?

Answer by  rosieposey78 (1304)

Fecal incontinence can occur due to constipation or diarrhea, muscle damage that could occur after an episiodomy or forceps assisted birth, nerve damage due to spinal cord damage, loss of capacity in the rectum, complication after hemorrhoid removal surgery, rectal cancer, chronic laxative abuse, or even as a consequence of aging.

Answer by  Sheila (147)

It is possible that you might have irritable bowel syndrome. This condition is also oftentimes associated with food allergies, so it might be a good idea to try to eliminate certain foods to try and find a possible allergy.

Answer by  benstac (1928)

A lot of things can cause this. One of the most popular is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Another cause could be Celiac Disease. It's best to see your doctor and possibly have a colonoscope done.

Answer by  JJP (360)

This can be caused by a variety of conditions and problems. I would speak with your doctor if you feel this is becoming problematic and is affecting your daily life.

Answer by  free7831 (59)

This could mean you have too much yeast in your diet or your not eating enough foods with iron. If you are a beer drinker, that will also contribute to too much yeast.

Answer by  JSmith0330 (616)

It could be a number of reason that you are losing control of your bowels your age could play a part if your taking a type of medication even your diet. Not being able to control of your bowels is something that you need to talk with your doctor about and see what they suggest you to do.