Constipation and fecal incontinence

Question 1

Name the two types of fecal incontinence

Answer 1

Functional

Organic

Question 2

Name causes of functional fecal incontinence

Answer 2

Retentive

Non-retentive

Question 3

Name causes of organic fecal incontinence

Answer 3

ARM
Post-surgery
Spinal cord dysfunction

Question 4

What is the etiology of constipation in children

Answer 4

1. Functional
2. Anatomical
3. Neuromuscular
4. Metabolic

Question 5

Name functional causes of constipation in children

Answer 5

Low fiber diet
Low liquid intake
Lack of colon discipline
Lack of exercise
Lack of toilets
Psychological
Medications

Question 6

Name anatomical causes of constipation in children

Answer 6

Anal stenosis
ARM
Hirschsprung’s
Megarectum

Question 7

Name neuromuscular causes of constipation in children

Answer 7

Spina bifida
Paraplegia
Prune Belly
CP
Hypotonia

Question 8

Name metabolic causes of constipation in children

Answer 8

Hypothyroidism

Question 9

Discuss the treatment of incontinence

Answer 9

Disimpaction
Diet adjustment
Fecal softeners
Good bowel habits
Education
Regular F/U