Fecal incontinence, which clinicians may abbreviate to “FI,” occurs when stool passes unintentionally. For those who experience it, it can feel embarrassing, so people with fecal incontinence might ...

Dr. Jirik completed advanced fellowships in hepatology/transplant and gastroenterology, with clinical expertise in colorectal ...

Fecal incontinence results when the pressure in the rectum exceeds anal sphincter pressure. Coughing or lifting can transiently increase intra-abdominal pressure and result in stool leakage if the ...

Botulinum toxin type A (Botox) injections in the rectum reduced episodes of fecal incontinence and urgency, a randomized controlled trial showed. Among nearly 200 patients in a modified ...

Fecal incontinence (FI) is a condition characterized by the involuntary loss of stool, which can significantly impact an individual's quality of life. It is estimated that up to 7% of adults ...

leva Pelvic Health System is a noninvasive digital therapeutic intended to train and strengthen pelvic floor muscles at home. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the leva ® Pelvic ...

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NEWTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axena Health, Inc. (Axena Health), a FemTech medical device company focused on scalable treatments for female pelvic health, introduced today the Leva ® Pelvic Health ...

While Kegel exercises are the traditional therapy for pelvic floor dysfunction, “many women don’t know how to do them ...

The goal of treatment for patients with FI is to restore, or at least improve, continence and minimize the impact of FI on QOL. Complete continence may not be achievable, depending on the etiology, ...