What does rectal leaking mean?
I have rectal leaking. For what disease is this a symptom?
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There can be several causes of lack of stool control. Please talk with your primary care doctor about the need to see a gastroenterologist about this problem. One of the physicians at Indianapolis Gastroenterology and Hepatology would be glad to help with the evaluation of this problem.
This can be from any number of problems. You should have an evaluation by a gastroenterologist. You may have colits or a tumor. Could be a weakness in your anal sphincter