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Monday, February 28, 2005

Hope Through Research for Fecal Incontinence

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) conducts and supports research into many kinds of digestive disorders, including fecal incontinence. In addition, researchers throughout the country are working hard to find possible solutions to the problem of fecal incontinence. Some studies address fecal incontinence due to anal sphincter damage and combine surgical procedures with electrical stimulation.

source: http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/fecalincontinence/index.htm

Sunday, February 27, 2005

For More Information for Fecal Incontinence

You can get information about fecal incontinence, as well as support, from

American Academy of Family Physicians
11400 Tomahawk Creek Parkway
Leawood, KS 66211-2672
Phone: 1-800-274-2237 or (913) 906-6000
Email: fp@aafp.org
Internet: www.aafp.org

International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
P.O. Box 170864
Milwaukee, WI 53217
Phone: 1-888-964-2001 or (414) 964-1799
Fax: (414) 964-7176
Email: iffgd@iffgd.org
Internet: www.iffgd.org

source: http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/fecalincontinence/index.htm