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Bowel problems
Bowel problems are common. More than 1 million Australians have poor bowel control (also called faecal incontinence). This topic tells you more about bowel problems, such as constipation, poor bowel control, rectal prolapse and other bowel problems.
Constipation
Constipation is a common problem, where bowel movements occur less often than normal. Learn more...
Diarrhoea
Diarrhoea causes a person to have frequent watery, loose bowel motions. Learn more...
Poor bowel control
People with poor bowel control have trouble controlling their bowel, passing faeces or stools at the wrong time or in the wrong place. Learn more...
Rectal prolapse
A rectal prolapse occurs when the rectum (part of the bowel) turns itself inside out and comes out through the back passage. Learn more...
Other bowel problems
There are many other problems that can involve the bowel, including Crohn's disease, colitis, haemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome and worms. Learn more...
Page last updated 19 Nov 2006