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Compassionate, Effective Care for Loss of Bowel Control for Patients in Tomball and Houston
Fecal incontinence is the loss of normal bowel control, leading to unexpected leakage of stool. It ranges from occasional leakage while passing gas to a complete loss of control. Though it can be difficult to talk about, it is common and very treatable, and you should never feel you have to live with it. Effective help is available.
Fecal incontinence can result from weakened or damaged anal muscles, nerve damage, chronic constipation or diarrhea, and reduced rectal sensation. Common contributors include childbirth injury, aging, prior surgery, diabetes, and conditions such as IBS or inflammatory bowel disease. Often more than one factor is involved.
Fecal incontinence is closely linked to pelvic floor weakness, nerve problems, chronic diarrhea, and constipation with overflow leakage. It is not a normal part of aging and always deserves evaluation. See a gastroenterologist if you have new or ongoing loss of bowel control, especially with abdominal pain, bleeding, or unexplained weight loss, so the cause can be identified and treated.
At Shaya Digestive & Liver Clinic, evaluation begins with a detailed discussion of symptoms, diet, medical history, medications, and lifestyle factors. Diagnostic evaluation may include:
Comprehensive Medical History
Understanding symptom patterns often provides valuable clues.
Blood Testing
Laboratory studies may help identify:
H. pylori Testing
Testing may be recommended when stomach-related symptoms are present.
SIBO Breath Testing
Used to evaluate bacterial overgrowth within the small intestine.
Colonoscopy
May be recommended depending on age, symptoms, family history, and risk factors.
Upper Endoscopy (EGD)
Can help evaluate reflux, gastritis, ulcers, and upper digestive tract disorders.
Dr. Saranya Addepally is a board-certified gastroenterologist with six years of clinical experience, treating a broad range of digestive and liver conditions. She is especially passionate about women’s GI health—areas where patients often feel overlooked or hesitant to seek care.
Her medical journey began in India, where she completed her training before moving to the United States to pursue advanced education in medicine and Gastroenterology at the University of Arkansas.
After several years in practice, she relocated to Houston to continue serving patients in the community. Following two years with a local group, she established her own practice, grounded in the principles and core values she believes are essential to delivering thoughtful, patient-centered care.
Fecal incontinence is the loss of normal bowel control, causing unexpected leakage of stool. It ranges from occasional leakage to a complete loss of control.
No. While it becomes more common with age, it is not normal and should not be ignored. It is treatable, and effective help is available.
Common causes include weakened anal muscles, nerve damage, childbirth injury, chronic diarrhea or constipation, and conditions like IBS or IBD.
Yes. Most people improve significantly with diet changes, medications, and pelvic floor therapy or biofeedback, and many regain full control.
Biofeedback is a painless, non-surgical therapy that retrains the pelvic floor and anal muscles to improve strength, coordination, and bowel control.
See a gastroenterologist for any new or ongoing loss of bowel control. Early evaluation helps identify the cause and start effective treatment sooner.
Most people improve significantly with the right treatment, and many regain full control. After evaluating the cause, your gastroenterologist creates a personalized plan that may include:
At Shaya Digestive & Liver Clinic, we provide:
There is no single “quick fix” for bowel control problems, and most people improve with care. See a gastroenterologist for any new or ongoing loss of bowel control, especially with pain, bleeding, or weight loss. At Shaya Digestive & Liver Clinic we focus on practical, lasting solutions. To help support bowel control:
Offering Fast Track GI appointments
Specialized Gastroenterology Appointments Within 3–5 Business Days
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