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‘Here’s How I Knew I Had Fecal Incontinence’: One Patient Reveals When ‘Accidents’ Finally Called for a Diagnosis

Fecal incontinence, which clinicians may abbreviate to “FI,” occurs when stool passes unintentionally. For those who experience it, it can feel embarrassing, so people with fecal incontinence might ...

7 causes of urinary incontinence and how to treat them

Urinary incontinence is a common concern that can affect daily activities and quality of life — but finding the cause can help you get treatment.

7 ways to manage an overactive bladder and stop worrying about surprise leaks

An overactive bladder can cause you to leak urine when you least expect it. You can mitigate this with simple lifestyle changes.

To treat a common bladder condition, Medtronic implant goes under the skin near the ankle

The Minnesota medtech company’s Altaviva implant just secured FDA approval. It treats urinary urge incontinence, a ...