Important Announcements

Nondiscrimination Statement Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

To see our full nondiscrimination statement, click here.

Campus Construction Update

Starting September 14, we’re closing the Menino building lobby entrance. This, along with the ongoing Yawkey building entrance closure, will help us bring you an even better campus experience that matches the exceptional care you've come to expect. Please enter the Menino and Yawkey buildings through the Moakley building, and make sure to leave extra time to get to your appointment. Thank you for your patience. 

Click here to learn more about our campus redesign. 

Fecal And Urinary Incontinence

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Fecal incontinence is when bowel movements cannot be controlled and stool (feces) leaks out of the rectum outside of regular trips to the bathroom. Several factors affect the ability to control bowel movements, including improperly working rectal and anal muscles, an inability to work the muscles that squeeze the anus shut, and watery and explosive stools.

Both fecal and urinary incontinence issues range in severity from an occasional leak of urine or stool from a cough or sneeze to complete loss of control. Commonly nerve or muscle damage from childbirth, aging or physical disability is the cause, but things like constipation, surgery or illness can also be factors. Medical treatment and lifestyle changes can ease symptoms.

 

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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Urology

Our expert team of subspecialty trained urologists provides comprehensive state-of-the-art care with all of the latest medical, surgical, technology, and techniques.
Urology
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Gastroenterology

BMC’s Gastroenterology team provides everything you need to thrive with conditions ranging from peptic ulcers, to IBD, to cancer, motility issues, and liver conditions. Our interd…
Gastroenterology
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Colon and Rectal Surgery

BMC's colorectal surgeons offer cutting-edge surgical treatments for conditions that affect the colon, rectum, and anus, in coordinating with other specialists.
Colon and Rectal Surgery