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What may be the cause of incontinence due to rectal hypersensitivity?
What may be the cause of incontinence due to rectal hypersensitivity?
- Increased rectal compliance
- Decreased rectal compliance
- Sudden urge to expel stool (correct)
- Accumulation of large amounts of hardened stool
What is the potential consequence of rectal hyposensitivity?
What is the potential consequence of rectal hyposensitivity?
- Accumulation of liquid stool around the fecaloma
- Increased rectal compliance
- Enlargement of the functional rectum
- Formation of a hardened mass called a fecaloma (correct)
What should be included in the physical examination for individuals with faecal incontinence?
What should be included in the physical examination for individuals with faecal incontinence?
- Assessment for anal prolapse (correct)
- Evaluation of stool consistency
- History of straining
- Inspection of the lower back for scarring
What are the principles governing conservative management of fecal incontinence?
What are the principles governing conservative management of fecal incontinence?
What is one of the methods of conservative management mentioned for fecal incontinence?
What is one of the methods of conservative management mentioned for fecal incontinence?
Which of the following problems in the area of bowel and anorectal disorders may indicate the need for physiotherapy?
Which of the following problems in the area of bowel and anorectal disorders may indicate the need for physiotherapy?
What is the characteristic of incontinence of anal origin?
What is the characteristic of incontinence of anal origin?
What is the etiology of fecal incontinence?
What is the etiology of fecal incontinence?
What may be indicated by combined fecal and urinary incontinence in patients?
What may be indicated by combined fecal and urinary incontinence in patients?
For which major problem in the area of bowel and anorectal disorders might physiotherapy be indicated?
For which major problem in the area of bowel and anorectal disorders might physiotherapy be indicated?
