SUFFERING IN SILENCE? LEARN ABOUT BOWEL CONTROL
Bowel control problems affect millions of people every day.
Refer to technical manual and Instruction for Use (IFU) for complete list of indications, contraindications, warnings and precautions.
BE TREATED
TO LESS WORRY
Chronic faecal incontinence (FI) is a treatable condition. It’s not a normal part of aging. And nobody should have to deal with it on their own.
START THE CONVERSATION
Talking about bowel control challenges can be hard. This guide can help with talking to a doctor.
BOWEL DISCUSSION GUIDE
DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?
- Frequent bowel accidents
- Avoiding social events
- Using pads to manage leaks
START THE CONVERSATION
Talking about bowel control challenges can be hard. This guide can help with talking to a doctor.
BOWEL DISCUSSION GUIDE
START THE CONVERSATION
Talking about bowel control challenges can be hard. This guide can help with talking to a doctor.
BOWEL DISCUSSION GUIDE
That's About
1.3 Million
Adults
In Australia<sup>1</sup>
FAECAL INCONTINENCE IS COMMON
IN AUSTRALIA 1 IN 15 ADULTS
HAS FI<sup>1</sup>
FI AFFECTS QUALITY OF LIFE
People with FI reported more depression more embarrassment and lower quality of life when compared to people without FI.2
TRACK THE SYMPTOMS
Use this questionnaire to help a doctor understand the symptoms.
BOWEL SYMPTOM QUESTIONNAIRE
Talk to a BOWEL CONTROL SPECIALIST
Speak with a doctor in the community who can help find the right treatment.
Find a Specialist
DON’T CHOOSE THE SILENT TREATMENT
If FI is disrupting your life, tell a doctor.
1
Key Statistics. Continence Foundation of Australia website. Available at: https://www.continence.org.au/pages/prevalence-and-economic-impact-of-incontinencein-australia-deloitte-access-economics-2010.html. Accessed Sept 18, 2019.
2
Rockwood TH, Church JM, Fleshman JW, et al. Fecal Incontinence Quality of Life Scale – Quality of life instrument for patients with fecal incontinence. Dis Colon Rectum. 2000;43:9-16.