Fecal incontinence
Q. Fecal incontinence is- Published on 23 May 16a. A condition where feces are blocked and cannot pass
b. A condition where there is no control on bowel movements
c. A unique condition where feces are not generated
d. None of the above
ANSWER: A condition where there is no control on bowel movements
- Fecal incontinence (FI) is a medical condition marked by inability to control one’s bowel movements, causing stool (feces) to leak unexpectedly from the rectum. It affects nearly 100 million bed ridden patients worldwide. Furthermore, about 50% of the psychiatric ward patients have FI due to long-term neurological diseases. Absorbent pads and fecal drainage catheters are the only available solutions for this condition.
- A new indigenously developed faecal incontinence management system ‘Qora’ has been developed by M/s. Consure Medical, New Delhi.
