Fecal incontinence from the perspective of gastroenterology

Fecal incontinence is a medical problem that significantly impairs the quality of life of those affected, but often remains undiagnosed and untreated due to the sufferer’s sense of shame. It is estimated that around 500,000 to 700,000 people in Switzerland suffer from incontinence. It affects people of all age groups, but is more common in older people. In the over-50 age group, more than twice as many women as men are affected. The reasons for this often lie in past birth trauma, but also in the different anatomy.