Digestive Disorders and Gastroenterology

Fecal incontinence, also called accidental bowel leakage, is the accidental passing of solid or liquid stools from the anus. People may have a strong urge to have a bowel movement and not be able to control it. and may have bowel leakage and not know it. The symptoms of fecal incontinence include a strong urge for a bowel movement and not being able to control it, and passing solid or liquid stool without knowing it. Fecal incontinence has many causes, including digestive tract disorders and chronic diseases.

Celiac disease is a digestive disorder that damages the small intestine. People with celiac disease cannot eat gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. The disease can cause long-term digestive problems and keep a person from getting the nutrients they need. If patients have celiac disease, he may experience digestive symptoms or symptoms in other parts of his body. Digestive symptoms are more common in children than in adults. Some people with celiac disease have no symptoms.

Colon polyps are growths on the lining of the human colon and rectum. Most polyps are not cancerous, but some may develop into cancer over time. Removing polyps can help prevent colorectal cancer. Most people with colon polyps don’t have symptoms. Experts aren’t sure what causes colon polyps. Research suggests that certain factors, such as age and family history, can increase the chances of developing colon polyps in a human body.

Constipation is a condition in which people may have fewer than three bowel movements a week; stools that are hard, dry, or lumpy; stools that are difficult or painful to pass; or a feeling that not all stool has passed. People usually can take steps to prevent or relieve constipation.