Fecal Incontinence (FI) is a Debilitating Physical and Psychological Disorder Characterizedbytheinvoluntary Loss of Flatus or Liquid/Solid Stool.

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Category Primary study
Registry of TrialsClinicalTrials.gov
Year 2026
Fecal incontinence (FI) is a debilitating physical and psychological disorder characterizedbytheinvoluntary loss of flatus or liquid/solid stool. It represents a significant clinical challengewithsubstantial impacts on patient quality of life.The severity and clinical impact of fecal incontinenceare standardized using the Jorge-Wexner Incontinence Score, a widely validatedsymptomscoring instrument. The Wexner score assesses five key domains: loss of solid stool, liquidstool, and flatus, as well as the need to wear protective pads and the degree of lifestyle alteration. Eachparameter is graded on a scale from 0 (Never) to 4 (Always), yielding a composite scorerangingfrom 0 (perfect continence) to 20 (complete incontinence). \* 1-8: Mild incontinence \* 9-14: Moderate incontinence \* 15-20: Severeincontinence
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First added on: Oct 28, 2026