FI can also be classified according to gender, since the cause in females may be different from males, for example it may develop following radical prostatectomy in males, whereas females may develop FI as an immediate or delayed consequence of damage whilst giving birth. Pelvic anatomy is also different according to gender, with a wider pelvic outlet in females. Clinical measurement
Several severity scales exist. The Cleveland Clinic (Wexner) fecal incontinence score takes into account five parameters that are scored on a scale from zero (absent) to four (daily) frequency of incontinence to gas, liquid, solid, of need to wear pad, and of lifestyle changes. The Parks incontinence score uses four categories:

those continent for solid and liquid stool and also for flatus. those continent for solid and liquid stool but incontinent for flatus (with or without urgency). those continent for solid stool but incontinent for liquid stool or flatus. those incontinent to formed stool (complete incontinence).The fecal incontinence severity index is based on four types of leakage (gas, mucus, liquid stool, solid stool) and five frequencies (once to three times per month, once per week, twice per week, once per day, twice or more per day). Other severity scales include: AMS, Pescatori, Williams score, Kirwan, Miller score, Saint Marks score and the Vaizey scale. Differential diagnosis
FI may present with signs similar to rectal discharge (e.g. fistulae, proctitis or rectal prolapse), pseudoincontinence, encopresis (with no organic cause) and irritable bowel syndrome. Management
FI is generally treatable with conservative management, surgery or both.
See also
Bupropion/dextromethorphan
Deudextromethorphan/quinidine

References
External links
"Dextromethorphan hydrobromide mixture with quinidine sulfate". Drug Information Portal. U.S. National Library of Medicine.