Bowel Check
Are you experiencing issues with your gut? Are you unsure how to approach this subject with your doctor?
Use the Bowel Check to get a summary of your current situation.
This check can help guide an initial conversation with your doctor about your concerns.
Did you know?
Chronic Idiopathic constipation in the U.S. affects between 9 -20% of adults.1
Approx 8% of adults in the U.S. are affected by fecal incontinence.2
Listen to your gut
Feeling constipated? Experiencing uncontrollable wind? Maybe your gut is trying to tell you something. Living with gut issues is not always straightforward, and there may be times when these issues get in the way of living life the way that you want.
But how to approach this conversation with your doctor?
The Bowel Check is a simple way to reflect on your current situation and see an overview of where you are currently at. You will be asked 5 simple questions.
This is not a diagnostic tool or a substitute to guidance from a healthcare professional.
If you are experiencing weight loss, rectal blood loss, sudden changes in your stool consistency, feeling the urge to defecate without passing stool, or have a family history of colorectal cancer, you should contact a healthcare professional immediately.3
The Bowel Check has been created by Coloplast.
