Prevalence of faecal incontinence in adults aged 40 years or more living in the community

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Sarah Perry · University of Leicester

C Shaw · University of Leicester

C McGrother · University of Leicester

R J Matthews · University of Leicester

R P Assassa · University of Leicester

H Dallosso · University of Leicester

K Williams · University of Leicester

K R Brittain

Abstract

This study has confirmed that faecal incontinence is a fairly common symptom, particularly in older people. Faecal incontinence in men has received little attention in the past and the results from this study indicate that it is as much of a problem in men as it is in women while the level of unmet need in this group is high. Estimates of need for health care for this symptom should be multidimensional and assess both the severity of symptoms and the impact it has on quality of life.

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Pelvic floor disorders treatments Diverticular Disease and Complications Stoma care and complications

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Published in: Gut

Volume 50, Issue 4, pp. 480-484

DOI: 10.1136/gut.50.4.480

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Prevalence of faecal incontinence in adults aged 40 years or more living in the community

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