| Abstract | | Fecal incontinence is a problem encountered by many people. Since it is considered more unpleasant and shameful than urinary incontinence, patients find it more difficult to admit and tend to seek treatment late. There are many ways to diagnose this condition and also several methods for its treatment. The simplest tests should never be abandoned, while more complex ones are used to assess the degree of impairment and find out which treatment would be most suitable for the patient. Usually, special exercises are first recommended, followed by electrical stimulation of the sphincter muscle and biofeedback training. There are also many surgical methods which yield variable results and should be chosen after thorough investigations and careful consideration.
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