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    Change in bowel habits and Stool leaking (incontinence)

    WebMD Symptom Checker helps you find the most common medical conditions indicated by the symptoms change in bowel habits and stool leaking (incontinence) including Irritable bowel syndrome, Gastroenteritis, and Medication reaction or side-effect.

    There are 11 conditions associated with change in bowel habits and stool leaking (incontinence). The links below will provide you with more detailed information on these medical conditions from the WebMD Symptom Checker and help provide a better understanding of causes and treatment of these related conditions.

    • Irritable bowel syndrome

      Irritable bowel syndrome is a common condition that causes painful spasms and cramping in the large intestine.

    • Gastroenteritis

      Gastroenteritis is inflammation of the stomach and intestine that causes diarrhea and vomiting.

    • Medication reaction or side-effect

      Medication side effects include nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, weakness, dizziness, seizures, and more.

    • Dietary changes

      Symptoms of dietary changes vary depending on the problem, they include constipation, diarrhea, and more.

    • Stool holding (encopresis)

      Young children with encopresis soil their underwear or clothing with unintentional bowel movements.

    • Cauda equina syndrome

      Cauda equina syndrome is when a bundle of nerves at the lower end of the spinal cord become compressed.

    • Alcohol intoxication

      Alcohol intoxication, or drunkenness, is marked by impaired judgment, slurred speech, blurred vision and more.

    • Alzheimer's disease

      Alzheimer's disease is type of dementia that causes memory loss, as well as thinking and behavior problems.

    • Cervical (neck) spondylosis

      Cervical spondylosis is arthritis of the neck pain and stiffness the neck, shoulder, arm, or chest.

    • Colon cancer

      Colon cancer is often asymptomatic, but it can cause constipation, bowel obstruction, bloody stool and more.

    • Spinal tumor

      Spinal tumors can cause back pain, weakness, and numbness in the legs and arms, and more serious issues.

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