Loss of bowel control is which condition?

• A. HA
• B. Fecal incontinence
• C. Ataxia
• D. Dysphagia

Answer: (B)

Loss of bowel control is fecal incontinence. This term describes the inability to control bowel movements, leading to involuntary leakage of stool or gas and can range from occasional leakage to complete incontinence. It can result from weakness or dysfunction of the anal sphincter, nerve damage, or conditions that affect rectal sensation or stool consistency. In clinical notes, using fecal incontinence clearly communicates the symptom. The other options refer to different problems: headache for head pain, ataxia for impaired coordination, and dysphagia for difficulty swallowing.