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Fecal Incontinence ,

When Dr. Yamini suspects that a patient is suffering from fecal incontinence he will carry out a physical exam of the anus, which may include probing to determine if there is nerve damage. Due to the sensitivity of this type of diagnosis, you may experience puckering of the sphincter, which is a normal reaction. There are a number of other medical tests that may be carried out when a physical exam is not enough to confirm fecal incontinence.

For some patients, medications such as anti-diarrheal drugs and bulk laxatives will help with managing this gastroenterology condition. Dietary changes are also recommended to change the consistency of the stools. Foods that are high in fiber usually have the result of making stools bulkier and less watery, reducing the likelihood of fecal incontinence occurring. However, exercise and other therapies can provide longer-lasting relief from fecal incontinence for certain patients. The treatments that you receive will depend on the results of examination and testing.

What Causes Fecal Incontinence?

Fecal incontinence is more complex in nature than many patients realize. There are numerous potential causes, each of which requires a different approach to treatment, depending on severity. Muscle damage to the rings at the anal sphincter can make holding in fecal matter difficult. Nerve damage also impacts how the muscles work around the rectum. Patients who suffer from constipation are more likely to experience the muscles around the rectum becoming stretched.

Diarrhea, hemorrhoids, loss of storage in the rectum and surgery are also potential causes of fecal incontinence. Any other condition that has the impact of affecting the consistency of stools or damaging muscles in or around the anus can also result in some level of fecal incontinence.

If you are suffering from fecal incontinence you can find relief from Dr. David Yamini at his California offices. Contact us today to arrange a consultation.

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Nicole R.

Scheduling was extremely easy with Dr. Yamini's staff, I scheduled my Tuesday appointment on Monday afternoon. The staff and Dr. Yamini were courteous and straightforward - even with new patient paperwork I was out the door within an hour!

Bill C.

Dr. Yamini definitely is a great doctor who is very thorough and detail oriented with his diagnosis. He is very passionate about what he does and was able to answer any question or concern. He took his time before my appointment to look through all the documentation to know exactly what was going on. He definitely was able to put me at ease even though I was very worried. I am very satisfied with his services. Thanks!

Mario O.

He was very gentle about my situation yet did not fail to emphasize about the seriousness that could arise from gastrointestinal problems. Few and far between are as professional and caring as Dr. Yamini and his staff. I was 20 minutes late on Friday evening & they still had me in a room in 5 minutes as a new patient.

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I can’t say enough great things about my first impression of this doctor and his amazing staff! They got me right in and set me up for everything needed. I’ve been looking for the right GI doctor for years having had a very negative experience with another doctor years ago. Dr. Yamini is not only professional, knowledgeable, respectful, and experienced... this guy is “cool” and nice too! His front desk person, Toni was amazing! She was kind, bright, efficient, patient, and positive! ??

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I highly recommend Dr. Yamini. He's very personable and actually listens to your issues and concerns, then recommends a reasonable course of action. He was able to properly diagnose my symptoms and get me healthy again. Also his admin Toni is great too, she will help select a facility and verify that your insurance will fully cover. She's really nice and trustworthy as well!

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Thorough doctor who cares about his patients, and very meticulous about the details of your ailment. Clearly very knowledgeable and skilled. No wait time for appointments, and the nurse (Toni) is very friendly and follows up appropriately. One of the best doctor experiences I've had and I'd recommend it to anyone.

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