Pc Flashcards
1
Q
DDX Faecal incontinence
A
Incontinence with abnormal sphincter - sphincter defect: obstetric, previous anorectal surgery, perineal trauma - neuropathic sphincter: Lower MND eg stretch pudendal, diabetes, demyelination. UMN disease eg stroke, cerebral tumour, demyelination Rectal prolapse Anorectal/pelvic cancer Congenital anorectal Abn Incontinence with normal sphincter Faecal imp action Severe diarrhoea Dementia or mental retardation
