Obesity may contribute to bowel dysfunction

Top line: obesity is significantly related to fecal incontinence (FI), fecal urgency, large rectoceles, and increased resting pressure in the anus and rectum, new research suggests. methodology: This cross-sectional study involved 1155 patients (84% female) referred to the Royal London Hospital’s Lower Gastrointestinal Physiology Department. All patients met Rome IV criteria for FI and/or functionality […]