Faecal Incontinence and Soiling:
Faecal incontinence refers to the involuntary loss of faecal matter (solid or liquid) between bowel motions. This may be associated with or without an awareness of loss.
Constipation or Obstructed Defaecation:
Constipation is defined as a slow or difficult bowel habit. It is due either to:
1. slow transit of faecal matter through the bowel
2. blockage of the bowel outlet (the so called obstructed defecation).