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Defecation: Loss of Voluntary Control (Faecal Incontinence)
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Defecation: Loss of Voluntary Control (Faecal Incontinence)
Faecal (fecal) incontinence is the inability to regularly control the bowels, resulting in involuntary bowel movements. It is not a normal part of aging, but tends to affect older adults more than younger ones. Faecal incontinence is also more likely to strike women than men.