ArticleNeurogastroenterology and motility2017
Fecal incontinence in irritable bowel syndrome: Prevalence and associated factors in Swedish and American patients.
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Treatment of Diarrhea-Associated Fecal Incontinence With Eluxadoline
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 34 citations in OpenAlex.
- The Japan Society of Coloproctology Practice Guidelines for Fecal Incontinence 2024 (Revised Second Edition).Journal of the anus, rectum and colon · 2026Review
- Fecal urgency and incontinence in inflammatory bowel disease perceived by physician and patient: Results from the Swiss fecal urgency survey.United European gastroenterology journal · 2025Article
- Stress reduction and psychological therapy for IBS: a scoping review.Frontiers in gastroenterology (Lausanne, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Change in Urgency Status Among Ulcerative Colitis Patients: Understanding a Potential Unmet Patient Need From the CorEvitas Inflammatory Bowel Disease Registry.Gastro hep advances · 2023Article
- Characteristics of Fecal Incontinence in Male Patients in Japan.Journal of the anus, rectum and colon · 2022Article
- Faecal incontinence is not rare in irritable bowel syndrome.Frontline gastroenterology · 2020Article
- Gastrointestinal symptoms - an illness burden that affects daily work in patients with IBS.Health and quality of life outcomes · 2019Article
- Fecal urgency is common in constipated patients and is associated with anxiety.Neurogastroenterology and motility · 2019Article
- Risk Factors for Fecal Urgency Among Individuals With and Without Diarrhea, Based on Data From the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association · 2018Article
- Update on Rome IV Criteria for Colorectal Disorders: Implications for Clinical Practice.Current gastroenterology reports · 2017Review
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Abstract
backgroundFecal incontinence (FI) is a prevalent but poorly recognized problem in the general population with profound negative effects on daily life. The prevalence of FI in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and its association with clinical, demographic, and pathophysiological factors remain largely unknown.
methodsOne US (n=304) and one Swedish (n=168) patient cohort fulfilling Rome III criteria for IBS completed Rome III diagnostic questions on FI and IBS symptoms, and questionnaires on IBS symptom severity, quality of life, anxiety and depression, and work productivity impairment. The patients also underwent assessments of colorectal sensitivity and motility. KEY
resultsFecal incontinence ≥ one day per month was reported by 19.7% (USA) and 13.7% (Sweden) of IBS patients. These proportions rose to 43.4% and 29.8% if patients with less frequent FI were included. Fecal incontinence prevalence was higher in older age groups, with a clear increase above age 40. Irritable bowel syndrome patients with FI reported greater overall IBS symptom severity, more frequent and loose stools, and greater urgency. Negative effects of FI on quality of life, psychological distress, and work productivity were demonstrated. No associations were found between colorectal physiology and FI. CONCLUSIONS & INFERENCES: Fecal incontinence is common in IBS patients, and similar to previous general population reports, the major risk factors for FI in IBS are older age, rectal urgency, and loose, frequent stools. When IBS patients have comorbid FI, the impact on quality of life, psychological symptoms, and work impairment appears greater.
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