Faecal incontinence with concurrent disorders of gut-brain interaction: A worse outcome.

Background: Faecal incontinence is a common debilitating condition associated with poor quality of life that generates substantial economic strain on healthcare systems.

Objectives: We aimed to evaluate, in a tertiary referral population presenting with faecal incontinence, the impact of suffering additional disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI) on symptom severity, anxiety, depression and quality of life.

Methods: Design: Retrospective cohort study.