Answers to some of the most commonly asked questions related to bowel incontinence. What is bowel incontinence? Bowel incontinence is the involuntary leakage of liquid or solid stool. It is a long-term (chronic) and unpredictable symptom, which can be caused by many conditions. It is also referred to as fecal incontinence, accidental bowel leakage, anal […]
August is Gastroparesis Awareness Month. IFFGD works to focus attention on important health messages about gastroparesis diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life issues. The goals include improving understanding of gastroparesis to help patients and families manage the condition, and encouraging preventive strategies. Our 2026 #MoreThanInvisible Campaign Although the illness is largely invisible, its impact is […]
Chronic constipation (CC) is a cluster of symptoms which can vary from person to person. Common symptoms of constipation are: reduced number of bowel movements (BMs) (Less than three BMs per week is considered low. However, people have different ranges of what is normal.) passage of hard or pellet-like BMs having to strain or excessively […]