ARE YOU SUFFERING IN SILENCE? LEARN ABOUT BOWEL CONTROL
Bowel control problems affect tens of millions of people every day. If you’re one of them, you should speak up.
TREAT YOURSELF
Chronic fecal incontinence (FI) is a treatable condition. It’s not a normal part of aging. And you shouldn’t have to deal with it on your own.
DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?
- Frequent bowel accidents
- Avoiding social events
- Using pads to manage leaks
FI IS EXTREMELY COMMON 1 IN 12 ADULTS has FI1,2
FI AFFECTS
YOUR QUALITY
OF LIFE
People with FI reported more depression more embarrassment and lower quality of life when compared to people without FI.3
DON’T CHOOSE THE SILENT TREATMENT
If FI is disrupting your life, tell your doctor.
After the therapy, I slowly started doing things I really enjoyed, like being out with my friends and singing again, things that really brought me such a joy.
– Kelly S. Experiencing relief with Medtronic bowel control delivered by the InterStim™ system
My new normal is, I no longer wear protection. I do not have accidents.
– Lauren H. Experiencing relief with Medtronic bowel control delivered by the InterStim™ system
1
United States Quick Facts. United States Census Bureau Web Site. Accessed January 27, 2017.
2
Whitehead WE, Borrud L, Goode PS, et al. Fecal Incontinence in US adults: epidemiology and risk factors. Gastroenterology. 2009;137(2):512-517.
3
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.
Information on this site should not be used as a substitute for talking with your doctor. Always talk with your doctor about diagnosis and treatment information.