Meyer Isuzu, Richter Holly E
Division of Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1700 6th Avenue South, Suite 10382, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA.
Womens Health (Lond). 2015 Mar;11(2):225-38. doi: 10.2217/whe.14.66.
Fecal incontinence (FI) is a physically and psychosocially debilitating disorder which negatively impacts quality of life (QOL). It bears a significant burden not only on patients but also on their families, caretakers as well as society as a whole. Even though it is considered a somewhat common condition, especially as women age, the prevalence is often underestimated due to patients' reluctance to report symptoms or seek care. The evaluation and treatment of FI can be also hindered by lack of understanding of the current management options among healthcare providers and how they impact on QOL. This article provides a comprehensive review on the impact of FI and its treatment on QOL in women.
大便失禁(FI)是一种在身体和心理上使人衰弱的疾病,会对生活质量(QOL)产生负面影响。它不仅给患者带来巨大负担,也给他们的家庭、护理人员以及整个社会带来沉重负担。尽管它被认为是一种较为常见的病症,尤其是在女性随着年龄增长时,但由于患者不愿报告症状或寻求治疗,其患病率常常被低估。医疗保健提供者对当前管理方案及其对生活质量的影响缺乏了解,也会阻碍大便失禁的评估和治疗。本文全面综述了大便失禁及其治疗对女性生活质量的影响。