Surgical Treatments

Fecal Incontinence Surgery in Los Angeles

Expert Pelvic Floor Care to Help You Overcome Fecal Incontinence with Dignity

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What is Fecal Incontinence?

Fecal incontinence is the involuntary loss of stool or gas. It is a deeply distressing condition that affects quality of life, emotional well-being, and daily activities. It may result from weakened pelvic floor muscles, nerve damage, injury during childbirth, previous surgery, or chronic bowel conditions.

Patients throughout Southern California turn to Dr. Karen Zaghiyan, the best colorectal surgeon in Los Angeles, for her expertise in diagnosing and treating fecal incontinence with state-of-the-art technology and compassionate, personalized care. Her goal is to uncover the root cause of your symptoms and create a treatment plan that restores control, comfort, and confidence.

Signs and Symptoms of Fecal Incontinence

Fecal incontinence may appear gradually or suddenly, and symptoms can vary based on severity and underlying cause. Common signs include:

Leakage of stool or mucus
Difficulty controlling gas
Urgency due to the inability to reach the restroom in time
Constipation with overflow incontinence
Decreased sensation in the rectum
Pelvic pressure or weakness

Because symptoms like muscle injury, nerve dysfunction, or pelvic floor disorders can stem from multiple factors, expert evaluation from the best pelvic floor surgeon in Los Angeles is essential.

How is Fecal Incontinence Diagnosed?

Effective treatment begins with identifying the cause. Dr. Zaghiyan may perform advanced diagnostic testing, including in-office anal manometry and ultrasound to map sphincter anatomy and function, nerve response, and pelvic muscle strength. These assessments guide personalized treatment decisions and identify whether muscle injury, nerve dysfunction, or pelvic floor issues are contributing to symptoms. Treatment plans are then tailored to each patient.

Treatment options include:

What to Expect During Fecal Incontinence Surgery

Fecal incontinence and pelvic floor care with Dr. Zaghiyan, known as the best fecal incontinence specialist in Los Angeles, is holistic, thoughtful, and centered on restoring your quality of life.

Before Treatment

A thorough evaluation, including history, physical examination, and advanced tests such as anal manometry or ultrasound, to diagnose the exact cause of incontinence.

During Treatment

A personalized approach may include pelvic floor therapy, Emsella sessions, Solesta injection, sacral nerve stimulation, or surgical repair, always guided by evidence-based best practices.

After Treatment

Ongoing monitoring, pelvic health support, and lifestyle recommendations to maintain results and ensure long-term control and confidence.

FAQs About Fecal Incontinence

Where to Find the Best Fecal Incontinence Specialist in Los Angeles

Living with fecal incontinence can feel isolating, but you don’t have to face it alone. As one of Los Angeles’ leading experts in pelvic floor and colorectal disorders, Dr. Karen Zaghiyan offers compassionate care and the most advanced diagnostic and treatment options available.

Through thoughtful evaluation, minimally invasive techniques, and modern therapies such as Emsella and InterStim, she helps patients reclaim their independence, dignity, and confidence.

Ready to stop living around your symptoms and get expert relief from the best fecal incontinence surgeon in Los Angeles?

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Los Angeles, CA 90048

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