Ulcerative Colitis

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17, 2006 09:08 AM ANN ARBOR, Mich.

- It's a topic that is discussed so infrequently - for reasons that are easy to understand - that it may seem it isn't much of a problem.

But new research shows that fecal incontinence is prevalent among U.S.

women, especially those in older age groups, those who have had numerous babies, women whose deliveries were assisted by forceps or vacuum devices, and those who have had a hysterectomy.

Many women in the study who had fecal incontinence also had another medical condition, such as major depression or diabetes, and often experienced urinary incontinence in addition to FI.

The findings are reported in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecolo...

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Source: University of Michigan Health System Released: Tue 17-Jan-2006, 09:40 ET Printer-friendly Version Women’s Silent Health Problem: Study Finds Fecal Incontinence Prevalent LibrariesMedical News KeywordsFECAL INCONTINENCE BOWEL WOMEN'S HEALTH PREGNANCY Contact Information Available for logged-in reporters onlyDescriptionNew research shows that fecal incontinence is prevalent among U.S.

women, especially those in older age groups, those who have had numerous babies, women whose deliveries were assisted by forceps or vacuum devices, and those who have had a hysterectomy.

It’s a topic that is discussed so infrequently – for reasons that are easy to understand – that it may seem it isn’t much of a problem.

But new research shows that fecal incontinence is prevalent among U.S.

women, especially those in older age groups, those who have had numerous babies, women whose deliveries were assisted by forceps or vacuum devices, and those who have had a hysterectomy.Many women in the study who had fecal inco...

...JenkinsCrohn’s Disease, unlike From the mouth to the anus, depending on which area of the body is affected, there are different types of Crohn’s Disease.

Each encompasses slightly different symptoms and varies in intensity.

You should be familiar with the various forms as your doctor may refer to your condition as one of the following five types of Crohn’s Disease.

The most common type of Crohn’s is Ileocolitis, which affects the ileum, or lower part of the small intestine, and colon.

Common symptoms experienced with this type is pain or cramping in the lower right part or middle of the abdomen, as well as diarrhea and weight loss.

As with the other forms, as a result of inflammation, damage to the intestinal wall is common and may cause additional complications.

Another form is Ileitis, which only affects the lower part of the small intestine, or ileum.

There are similar symptoms as Ileocolitis, abdominal pain and diarrhea, and may include the formation of ulcerations or abscesses in the lower right area of the abdomen.

Weight loss may also occur as a result of excessive diarrhea.

Gastroduodenal Crohn’s Disease, on the other hand, involves the first part of the small intestine, the duodenum, and the stomach.

Loss of appetite usually occurs, as well as weight loss as a result, and nausea.

Vomiting may also occur and be a sign of bowe...