Stool Incontinence - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm Affected Pelvic Floor - Trauma/Surgery • Surgery: Anorectal, Prostate, Bowel • Pelvic Fracture • Pelvic Inflammation - Congenital Anorectal Malformation - Nerve/Sphincter Damage • Vaginal Delivery • Rectal Prolapse • Severe Hemorrhoid Intact Pelvic Floor - Chronic Constipation • Stool Impaction with overflow • Encopresis - Neurological Conditions • Age-Related (e.g. Dementia, Strokes) • Neuropathy (e.g. Diabetes, Congenital Megacolon, Hirschsprung's Disease) • Multiple Sclerosis • Tumors/Trauma (e.g. Brain, Spinal Cord, Cauda Equina) - Stress and Emotional Problems - Diarrheal Conditions • Inflammatory Bowel Disease • Irritable Bowel Syndrome • Chronic Laxative Use #Stool #Incontinence #Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
