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Differential Diagnosis for Fecal Incontinence at Every Ejaculation

Single Most Likely Diagnosis

  • Retrograde Ejaculation with Rectal Distension or Recto-Urethral Fistula: This condition could lead to the involuntary passage of feces during ejaculation due to the abnormal connection between the rectum and the urethra, or due to increased rectal pressure during ejaculation.

Other Likely Diagnoses

  • Diabetes Mellitus with Autonomic Neuropathy: Autonomic neuropathy can affect the nerves controlling bowel movements, leading to fecal incontinence. The stress of ejaculation could exacerbate this condition.
  • Prostatectomy or Pelvic Surgery Complications: Surgical complications, especially those involving the prostate or pelvic area, can lead to damage of the anal sphincter or the creation of a fistula, resulting in fecal incontinence during ejaculation.
  • Neurological Disorders (e.g., Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury): These conditions can affect the nerves that control bowel movements, potentially leading to incontinence triggered by the physical act of ejaculation.

Do Not Miss Diagnoses

  • Rectal or Colorectal Cancer: Although less likely, cancers in the rectal or colorectal area can cause fistulas or significant disruption of normal bowel function, leading to incontinence. Early detection is crucial for effective treatment.
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Conditions like Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis can lead to fistula formation and severe bowel dysfunction, including incontinence during physical stress like ejaculation.

Rare Diagnoses

  • Congenital Anomalies (e.g., Imperforate Anus, Hirschsprung's Disease): While typically identified in infancy, some congenital anomalies might not be diagnosed until later in life and could potentially lead to unusual presentations of fecal incontinence.
  • Traumatic Injury to the Pelvis or Spine: Significant trauma can cause direct damage to the structures controlling continence, leading to incontinence during ejaculation as a rare but possible outcome.

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