The first article in this two-part series looking at faecal incontinence (FI) outlined its effect on people’s quality of life, highlighted its prevalence, explained the different definitions
available and summarised the anatomy and physiology of the lower intestinal tract (Yates, 2023). Here, part two concentrates on the multiple causes/risks of FI, the knowledge and skills r equired to complete a basic assessment and initiate conservative therapies, including the role of medication and pelvic floor rehabilitation, and also discusses management options for FI.