Incontinence, Fecal

Fecal incontinence can be defined as the temporary loss over the control of the bowels, such a condition can occur when the person is affected by diarrhea and this disorder can be cause great discomfort not to mention embarrassment. Fecal impaction meaning a situation where the feces is blocked within the bowels is the main cause for the regular occurrence in the lack of bowel control, this situation causes a great deal of physical irritation and result in the inflammation of the intestines-the result may be that small pieces of feces are uncontrollably released to the exterior from time to time. Other causes for the condition can be the result of an injury affecting the anal muscles arising surgery and situations such as tissue tear during childbirth can also give rise to the condition. The condition can also be caused by dementia or paralysis of the muscles in the anal region.

Individuals affected by the condition must avoid becoming constipated, this can be achieved by a gradual increase in the dietary intake of fiber-eating whole grains and lots of vegetables are a good option. The affected individual must strive to consume a lot of foods such as the whole-grain cereals-including plenty of bread, rice and pasta, the diet must also include foods such as dried cooked beans, and plenty of fresh fruits and a variety of vegetables. Foods that are especially high in their fiber content such as prunes, figs, and oatmeal must be included in the diet.

Supplements and herbs

Bowel action that is slow or sluggish can be alleviated by eating the herbal mixture made using four teaspoons of the fiber rich herb psyllium, two teaspoons of flowers of the chamomile, a single teaspoon of the bark of alder buckthorn. This mixture must be ground down into an herbal powder; the patient can take a teaspoon of this herbal remedy every day as a remedial action in treating bowel dysfunction. In the short term basis, bowel movement can be aided by drinking an herbal decoction made from the senna herb; this remedy is a very powerful laxative. This herbal remedy can be prepared by using a single teaspoon of the dried bark-which must be powdered or broken up, this bark powdered must then be placed in a steel saucepan and to this a cup of water must be added and heated, slowly bring the solution to a boil, and allow the herb to simmer for fifteen minutes. Cool down the herbal solution and strain it carefully, drink this herbal remedy thrice everyday as a short term treatment.

Homeopathy

The homeopathic remedy given here must be taken thrice daily for a dosage period of four days at a stretch. This dosage can be repeated if the condition does not improve. The remedy must be used if there is evidence of an involuntary evacuation from the anus following a bout of coughing or sneezing, this sudden incontinence is often accompanied by an abrupt loss of sensation in the region of the rectum.

The homeostatic remedy made from the Causticum can be used at a potency of 6c as instructed. This remedy must be given to the patient experiencing involuntary evacuation especially if it occurs while passing urine or during flatus. Another homeopathic remedy of Aloe at a potency of 6c can also be given at the same time.

What else you can do

Swim or jog few times a week. Walk for half an hour every day.