The prevalence and burden of Rome IV faecal incontinence in ulcerative colitis: A cross-sectional study.

Dipesh Harshvadan Vasant Gaurav Bhaskar NigamSebastian BateShaheen Hamdy Jimmy K Limdi

Published in: Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics (2023)

The prevalence of FI in UC is high, even in remission, and associated with significant psychological distress, symptom burden and impaired QoL. These findings highlight the urgent need for further research and development of evidence-based treatments for FI in UC.

Keyphrases

risk factors
ulcerative colitis
physical activity
disease activity
sleep quality
patient reported