An article written by a registered nurse shows
how faecal incontinence can affect an individual's
life (Anonymous 2009). The nurse wrote that:
'Over time the faecal incontinence problem
became increasingly difficult to cope with. I was
successful in applying for a post that required
me to travel. I had to pack extra toilet roll as
well as my own towels and extra underwear.
I had to plan everything I did. I noticed that I
had no control over gas leakage; this was not
only embarrassing at home but also at work and
socially. I felt disgusted with myself and started
to feel helpless.'