Under normal conditions, the stool enters the rectum and anal sphincter muscles control the passage of the stool during a bowel movement. If the muscles are weak or fail to contract this can lead to stool leakage.
When you bear down to have a bowel movement the anal sphincter relaxes allowing the evacuation of the stool. If the sphincter tightens instead, it can cause constipation.
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Your Gastroenterology Associates of Brooklyn doctor will explain why they are ordering this test and provide the results to you with an explanation of the results.