tailieunhanh - Anal and rectal diseases explained - part 9

Chapter 8 What prescription medications are used for fecal incontinence and how do they work? Hyoscyamine (Levbid, NuLev), dicyclomine (Bentyl), clindium, and atropine (Lomotil); opiates such as codeine, cholestyramine (Questran). These drugs produce constipation by slowing the movement of the intestine and promoting increased fluid absorption. When the stools are dry and firm, they are less likely to leak out of the anus. What nonsurgical procedures can be used to treat fecal incontinence? Biofeedback therapy, a form of relaxation therapy and training of the anal sphincter, may be effective in improving the symptoms. A new outpatient technique called Secca has been. | Chapter 8 What prescription medications are used for fecal incontinence and how do they work Hyoscyamine Levbid NuLev dicyclomine Bentyl clindium and atropine Lomotil opiates such as codeine cholestyramine Questran . These drugs produce constipation by slowing the movement of the intestine and promoting increased fluid absorption. When the stools are dry and firm they are less likely to leak out of the anus. What nonsurgical procedures can be used to treat fecal incontinence Biofeedback therapy a form of relaxation therapy and training of the anal sphincter may be effective in improving the symptoms. A new outpatient technique called Secca has been introduced in the United States. The Secca procedure delivers radiofrequency waves into the anal sphincter to remodel and tighten the muscle. Is surgery ever used as a treatment for fecal incontinence Yes. When is surgery used to treat fecal incontinence When symptoms cannot be controlled with the above named therapies. Surgery is generally reserved for a small number of patients with the condition. For example the best results with surgery are seen in patients with a deformity of the sphincter due to damage from childbirth or previous surgery. All other operations for fecal incontinence should be considered new or experimental and are usually performed at specialized surgical centers. What surgical procedures are performed for the treatment of fecal incontinence Repair of the damaged sphincter muscle transplantation of another muscle to replace the damaged anus colostomy to divert the stool into a bag to prevent leakage from the anus. What additional information should I know about fecal incontinence This condition occurs in up to 1 of individuals who are over 65 years old. This is trial version 176 Chapter Hemorrhoids also known as piles What are hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids are enlarged veins around the anus. They may be located either inside the rectum internal hemorrhoids or within or outside of the