Encopresis Or Fecal Incontinence

Incontinence of fecal matter of functional origin, due to loss of control of the anal sphincter. We also say “encopresis”.

Involuntary stools, feeling of insecurity of the rectum, apart from cases of common diarrhea, emotional diarrhea or anorectal abnormality. Encopresis often occurs during sleep.

If it is encopresis in children, look for psychological reasons (anxiety, inhibition, maladjustment, family conflict, etc.)

In adult women, vaginal delivery is an essential etiological factor: rupture of the anal sphincter (internal, external), damage by stretching of the perineal nerves.

P.O.P. (Valmour Company), 2 comp. X 2 / day, during meals

Juice of raw potatoes

White rice, quince compote (Cydonia vulgaris)

Pollen, 1 tbsp. at the table every day

Blueberries (Vaccinium myrtillus), dried fruits

Hay flower baths

Quince, in case of rectal prolapse, rectal enema with juice extracted from maceration of quince cut into slices and then pressed.

The pelvi-perineological reeducation of Arnold Kegel (1948) must be implemented: contract the pelvic region while maintaining the contraction for 10 sec. (do not contract the muscles of the abdomen, buttocks or thighs). Breathe calmly. release the contraction for 10 sec. then repeat 10 to 20 times. Practice this exercise 4 to 5 times a day.

Ashwini (Ayurvedic medicine exercise for contraction of the anal sphincter and pelvic floor).

No E.O. has shown any real interesting therapeutic action in this pathology.