Bowel (Fecal) Incontinence
Accidental bowel leakage is common, rarely discussed, and treatable. Sacral neuromodulation — the same therapy used for overactive bladder — restores control for many patients.
Bowel (fecal) incontinence
Accidental bowel leakage affects roughly one in twelve adults and is far more common than most people realize, because so few talk about it. Causes include childbirth injury, nerve damage from diabetes or spine problems, prior surgery, and weakened pelvic-floor muscles — and it very often occurs together with urinary incontinence.
When conservative measures are not enough
Dietary changes, fiber, medications, and pelvic-floor physical therapy help many people. When they do not, sacral neuromodulation — a small implanted device that gently stimulates the nerves controlling the bowel and bladder — is an FDA-approved, guideline-supported option with high rates of improvement. A short test phase shows whether it works for you before the permanent device is placed.
Because Dr. Sosenko already offers sacral neuromodulation for bladder control, patients with both bladder and bowel symptoms can be evaluated and treated in one place. If you have been putting off this conversation, you are not alone — and it is worth having.
Patient education
Learn more about Axonics® Therapy for bowel control
The information below is provided by the device manufacturer. Dr. Sosenko will discuss whether this treatment is appropriate for you.
This page is general patient education and is not a substitute for a visit. Every patient is different — Dr. Sosenko will review your history, examination, and test results before recommending treatment.