I'm 32 years old, and have I've had a leaky butt problem for about 12 months. At first I didn't know what it was, and just wondered why I was getting itchy occasionally. As time went on the itching turned to pain, and it hurt to walk. My GP didnt seem to know what to advise, and suggested baby wipes instead of toilet paper and a hair dryer to dry after wiping and after showering.

The wipes and hair dryer helped a bit, but for over a month there was no obvious improvement. My GP gave me some hydrocortisone ointment which I used for 10 days, and during which time I had no problems at all. I thought I was cured, until immediately after I stopped using the cream. My GP then gave me zinc and castor oil for use as a barrier ointment, as just having it there seemed to make it better.

The last attempt at a resolution was to take a diflucan 1 tablet (designed for vaginal thrush) just in case I had anal thrush, as the problem started while I was taking antibiotics. I also used vaginal thrush ointment around the area. This didnt help either.

It was about 3 month ago that I noticed that wiping when I was itchy fixed the problem, and that there was always some "leakage" there. After that I always tried having a movement in the morning and washing in the shower, and I was then good for the rest of the day.

About 10 days ago I found this site and immediately went out and brought some metamucil. I take two teaspoons in water each day, and I haven't had any leakage since. My stools are firmer (I thought more fibre would have had the opposite effect)and each time I have been to the loo, there is hardly anything on the paper when I wipe. I used to have to wipe many times and it was quite sticky. I always had to use the brush too, but not any more.

Thank you everyone! Who would have thought that something as simple as fibre would fix such a troubling problem.

I had anal leakage for a long time as well. I noticed on this site that it could be a direct correlation to what I was eating. I changed my eating habits right away. I try to eat some raw veggies or an apple a day, eat more food out of the refrigerator as theat should lead to more 'live' foods and not as much junk. I take a big tablespoon of psyllium husk twice a day with orange juice ( more fibre) and my but leakage is gone! It was almost immediate. I notice if I stray away from this regime, anal leakage is back. I love this site for being frank and for giving me an insight to an ugly sight!
So all you leaky ass bad eating butt wipers, eat more raw food and fibre and you'll have more time for fun than wiping your bum.

I too have the problem of having to go clean myself about 20 mins. after I poo, but I also have a fissure and piles which add to the problem.

I have done quie a bit of research online about this embarrassing issue and it almost seems as there are seperate issues here. Some people have mucous, some don't. I have the itching until I clean again, but as wahtaboutbob said, you shouldn't obssesively clean because it can actually make it worse. Although some info says you shouldn't use wet wipes as it can create a wet environment which can be a breeding ground for bacteria, I have to use the wipes or I don't feel clean. After the wipes I just dry it with tp. Also soap isn't a good idea but it can be very irritating and also too drying which can lead to overproduction of moisture, I just use mild, fragance-free soap because I just don't feel clean with water alone. As far as fiber is concerned, I eat quite a bit of it but I do eat a lot of dairy (skim milk and cheese), so maybe there is a connection there?

One more thing, if stuffing tp in your crack isn't working, try pantiliners...

I've read through this entire thread and I'm amazed to see that nobody has mentioned this could be a possible side effect from medications. I believe that this is what my deal is. I've been working on getting the right meds for several years because my body seems to be rather sensitive, so when I try a new one, I read the drug info with it rather thoroughly. I've noticed on a couple I've tried 'anal leakage' is listed as a possible side effect. And of course, I have been one of those lucky souls who ends up with that effect.

I think I've been in denial, just figuring... well, I don't know what I was figuring. But I didn't really know what the term anal leakage meant. I mean I could guess, but didn't KNOW. I thought maybe there would be certain symptoms that weren't what was going on with me (and I hate to think I could be one of those people who reads about a condition and believes they have it).

So I finally got up the courage to really research this yucky thing. What you're all describing is what I'm dealing with too. How nice to know that we're not alone! I do know for pretty certain that mine comes from a med I'm taking. Maybe some of you will come to realize that your problem comes from meds too.'

So the big question is, if a medication is causing this, will fiber help it? Or will I have to deal with this no matter what I eat as long as I'm on this med? Maybe some dr types out there have some insight on this.

I'll have to monitor my diet and ass and see if increased fiber keeps it cleaner.

oh... and for all you dating people out there... I just had the most embarrassing realization. I'm sharing it only to let you know that there ARE understanding people out there. Sometimes I have my boyfriend shave me. Yeah down there. I haven't given the state of my ass hardly a thought (unless I'm particularly slimysquirmy feeling and then I simply fix it) before he starts his task. He always lays a warm wet wash cloth over the entire area, letting it sit for a few moments before gently wiping it off. I have remembered noticing the cloth was NOT clean when he pulled it away.... Has he ever said anything about it or refused to shave me or kiss me there after he's done? Never. heh I'm almost wondering now if I should apologize to him for the gross oversight. Though he has said that he's not easily grossed out, I now realize the full extent of what he really means!!

I have had this problem for 12 yrs and it has not gone away. I have tried EVERYTHING except asking the doctor. It occours to me no matter what I am doing. I can take a shower and 15 minutes later I am sweating and leaking down there and it smels bad. I have tried powders and it smells worse after. I have tried salt sticks and no improvement. It is so embarrassing to go out in public or have my wife go down on me. This has got to be the worst feeling of dirtiness I have ever felt in my life. I finally got up the nerve to go to the doctor today. I will post my findings when I get back.

I noticed this at work last year for the first time in my life. I remember noticing a slight poo odor all of a sudden, and I thought it was someone else. I remember thinking, damn, that's gross, someone must have really bad hygiene. After a couple weeks it didn't go away, and I smelled my chair, which was quite stinky. I immediately asked my boss for a new chair, saying that the person before me must have had a problem. Almost a year later the new chair stinks again and now I know it's not someone else. I have also noticed the wetness appearing several minutes after a bowel movement. I will try to increase the fiber in my diet and exercise, since I'm about 25 lbs. overweight. Since I didn't have this problem when I was 25lbs. lighter, I'm attributing it to the extra lbs. Also wake up with a stiff back, which takes about an hour in the morning before I can completely stand up straight.

yea this problem is a pain in the ass (literally ) and i was wonderin i get wet down there like if its sweat and i go to the restroom and wipe and its like sweat but a lil smelly so i dont think its mucous right? i dont get that crap stain on my underwear but after takin a crap i would wipe clean like all your guys but 30 minutes later i would go to the restroom because i would notice that my asshole still has crap stains! so is this diet problem or a problem which cant be solved? ANYONE with an answer out there please help this crap is annoying and i feel embarrassed to talk to any girls cause i may smell like crap. HHHHHEEEELLLLPPPPPPPp

OMG! im a younger female and i dont have any of these problems metioned above, but for the last half hour ive laughed my ass off! ive heard of some of these but i never thought guys would openly talk about them w/ eachother! i hope all of u get ur ptroblems fixed....in the mean time thanks so much for the laugh!(not to be mean or anythin)

I honestly know what the problem is...
When you eat food such as Meat and chicken you intestine secretes large amounts of mucous and after years of doing this with a low fiber diet this is almost inevitable ...if you cut down on the red meat and cut your calorie intake to about 1200- 1500 calories a day
it will stop after about 3 weeks
Vegetarians and True muslims ( they eat ONCE a day thats it)do NOThave this problem
Caffeine regular table sugar and fried foods
also is VERY harsh on the system
this might all sound crazy but trust me this is the truth

I had this same problem myself. It was accompanied by minor bleeding. I went to my general doctor and he did a few tests but didn't find anything. Told me to wait a couple of weeks and see if it went away. It didn't, so I went back.

He did some more tests with his finger and didn't find anything, so he gave me a high powered antibiotic and told me to come back in 2 more weeks if that didn't fix it. It didn't fix it, but it was a tiny bit better, so I went back for further testing.

He then did a sigmoidoscopy which ruled out major things like tumors or polyps, but didn't identify the cause of the drainage or the sporatic bleeding. So, he referred me to a colo-rectal surgeon for more testing. He said he thought I had an 'anal fistula' which would be easily missed without the proper tool for viewing that part of the body.

So, I set up an appointment with the colo-rectal guy and he checked things out and confirmed that it was an anorectal fistula. If you do a search online you can find lots of information about this condition. He says it is pretty normal, and often goes undiagnosed because it may take a specialist to recognize the signs and have the right tool to see the spot where this happens. (the necessary tool is an anoscope)

So, he explained that fixing this does require minor surgery, and we went ahead and scheduled it a few days after that visit. I went in for routine outpatient surgery, then hung out at the house for a few days, and after that things have been pretty much on the mend. It was a bit painful, but I had good pain meds. It was tender for several weeks, but BM's and other things were not a big deal. There was some bleeding for a few more weeks, but that stopped. It has been about 8 weeks since the surgery now and 90% of the discharge has stopped. I had a follow-up visit yesterday and he said it will continue to heal up and in another couple of weeks there should be no more discharge.

I write all of this to let you know that before I went to the doctor I found this forum and had all of the symptoms listed here. I did everything including fiber and dietary changes with no avail. Turns out it was a physical problem that was pretty easily fixed, though difficult to diagnose by my GP. I hope this info may be helpful for you.

I have anal leakage to and I have had it for about five years, which is also acompanyed by severe gas abdominal pain ichyness, stomach pain and nausea but not also aways all at once and not necessarily every day and as for the the leakage its not like i shit myself its more like a yellowy watery disharge and it smells horrid like dead fish. I have had these problems for a long time and i quit smoking drinking eating junk food of any kind i excersice and play sports and have been doing so for 5 years or more. I tryed eliminating dairy or spicy or alcohol or sugars and fats, I've tried increasing my fiber. I ve been to the doctor complaining of this shit for a long time and he always gives me the same bullshit advise usually that i have ibs or chrohns or a fissure or hemmorroids or or a stmomach ulcer or that im clinically depressed, alll of which i think is bullshit because all of these conditions should improve by regulating the things i metioned before. Another reason I've been speculating over why one day i just mysteriousy started leaking from my ass, could be that I experimented with illicit steet drugs like coke speed pot acid and shrooms because they all have the unsucpecting abitity to turn your brain and central nervous system into a fucking rats nest. and we should all know the every life function in every cell of every tissue in your entire body is regulated in some way. I actually read alot about this and 98% of the deoxyribonucleic acid (blue prints for creation of a human being)are contained within your central nervous system .street drugs,or alcohol along with pollution and viruses and biologicall insults occuring within cells during chemical reactions in cell division and functioning, thoughout all the bodies tissues are effected my your lifestyle surrundings and sociciall interactions. All of these things i have considered might be helping to rectify or worsen my situation, but still the fact remains the i dont quite feel as good as i once did, I and dont think Ive met a doctor who has the time patience or intelligence to quite understand compelexity of my problems because my life has been a freaking science experment in the past and theres no help for me.

Check out my original comments on the first page of this thread for some help guys and gals. Minor problems seem to benefit greatly from a diet change and increased fibre intake. Also check out 'THE ANSWER' on the first page of the thread. At least give it a try for a couple of weeks. It could change your life and eating well never does any harm either too!

Man my ass hurts really bad, like darth vader burning in the fires of mustafar bad!

I, too, have anal leakage. A couple times I've noticed pellets of poo but it's mainly just mucus which fortunately doesn't smell too badly. My girlfriend at the time swore that she never noticed it at all but then again we usually had 'relations' after I'd gotten out of the shower. As far as getting a 'new' girlfriend? This..uh..shit really worries me.
According to my colorectcal doctor, I do have an internal hemorrhoidal 'flap' that might be causing this or I just may have caused it myself by straining 'til the point of pain last year (yes, I am a complete idiot). Either way, whether or not the anal sphincter is damaged (not that they can do much for this) or whether or not the leakage is due to the 'roid (hemorrhoidectomy is supposed be terrfyingly painful and carries a risk of---incontinence!) I'm pretty much screwed. I've already changed my diet, eat a lot of fiber and fruit and am in shape and not overweight. D

It doesn't look too good for the future. MY future, that is.

Hey D, don't give up on your self, buddy. First, if it is finding/staying in a relationship that is your primary concern, it sounds like you can pretty much keep this problem under cover until you know the person well. And this doesn't sound like something that would be a show stopper for someone who cared for you. Also, see some other doctors/specialists. Many doctors are idiots, and it often takes time and determination to find one who knows what she/he is talking about and will work with you. Finally, lots of problems just go away by themselves given time.
Hang in there.

Can anyone explain the difference between leakage of liquid feces
and mucus? How can I recognize mucus? I have something (could be either) as I get itchy, damp (I know what fecesfingers means from scratching!) and when whip it is brown and STINKS. PHEW! I have a hemoroid for sure, which could either be opening the spinter when inflamed to let feces leak, or maybe it is secreting mucus. Does smell/stink mean it is liquid feces and not mucus?

I wonder if I can prevent this leakage with fiber or if I have to have the hemoroid painfully banded or removed.... Also, what type of doctor tortures hemorroid patients?

Liquid feces are poop colored. Mucus often presents itself in a whitish, sometimes even a bit clear, hue. At least, that's what I've learned from others on this site... :D
If you want to get your hemorrhoids removed, which you really should, go see a proctologist, or get a refferal to a good proctologist from your general practitioner.

I think it may have something to do wiht diverticula as well. Feces can get caught up in them and maybe that's what leaks out. That's my theory. Anyway, I'm glad so many people have this problem because I thought I was dirty or something.

i also suffer from i call "mud butt". usually it occurs when i am in the heat and sweat. perhaps it is from when i didnt wipe too good as a child. maybe sweat triggers dormant unwiped feces to become active. when it happened to me, i couldnt run or even walk sometimes. my advice to all mud butts out there: wipe a lot more than necessary. thats what i did and now i am mud butt free.

Hey guys, I read most of these and some of you were wondering if there were any ladies that had this problem. DING...me.
The first time it happened was in LA. I took a road trip with my friends and when I got out of the car, my dress had a huge brown stain on it and so did my car seat. My first thought was "who put diarrhea on my seat!?" When I realized it was me, it was funny cuz I thought it wouldnt ever happen again, but it has and it does and its annoying.
No clue what to. Probably going to stop drinking coffee cuz i work at starbucks and maybe see a doctor. Good luck all.

I am a 54 year old American, Male, about 5'7" in height and weigh around 215 lb.s (which is over waeight by 50 lbs. (According to the charts I see in the doctors office.) I still smoke marijuana (although I have never smoked cigarettes, """"bad for your health"""" I do not smoke the quanity I use to,these days, I smoke 1/4 ounce a week). At very earlier age (20's through the 30 experimented with a variety of of drugs, LSD, speeed, uppers, downers, etc) Passing through my forties, I was diagnosed with High Blood Pressue, I think it is job stress. Prescribed Molipril and then switeched over to Lipitor to control the blood pressure. There is a family history of diabetes and heart diseease. My mother had her legs completely taken off before succumbing, grandfather diabatic, father has had two heart attacks. I have had colon scoptomy (in case I am using the wrong definition: it's the camera up the butt routine) With the doctor teling me, nothing abnormal found in the ontestinal tract. Been having this leakage and irritable anus problem for the last 5 to 10 years. Just got off the throne, after wiping and wiping I can look at the tissue and see I have blood on the tissue when I simply "tamp" down on my anus. And everyday, my underpants have the gease stain from the leakage. I dont know if people can smell the crappy smell, I cannot, perhaps they are being polite? Anyways, just sharing my experience as I surf the web looking for leaky butt, "anal, and/or rectal incontinence information" For me, in considering the blood presure, the history of diabetes. It looks like I am on the edge of going diabetic... Thinking of trying to convince the doctor to do more then say it is a condition of aging..... I am saving the site to my favorites and wil check fo rothers with tichy and bleeding butt holes. Hope we can somehow get honest and sincere answers to this "irritable" problem...

Executive Summary: Coffee is the culprit!

I developed an itching problem approximately 3 years ago while I was taking antibiotics. At first, I thought I was suffering from an anal yeast infection due to the antibiotics. Treating the area with Monistat cream helped the itching, but the problem returned as soon as I stopped using the cream. I went to Doctor #1 and he prescribes diflucan, which I took for a couple of weeks. The problem did not go away. So, I went to see Doctor #2 who suggested Metamucil fiber pills and Desitin diaper rash cream. The Desitin did help with the itching but, again, the problem returned as soon as stopped using the cream. So, I went to Doctor #3, who is a dermatologist. He prescribed some antifungal cream, which was not helpful.

At this point, I basically gave up. I was able to manage the itching by using the Desitin cream every day. My symptoms are similar to what is described above. After a bowel movement, I wipe until I am completely clean. However, 2-3 hours later I start to feel itchy. At that time I go the restroom to wipe my anal area, and I find that my perianal area is covered with yellow fluid mixed with some stool.

After about 1 year of managing the problem with the Desitin, I decided to try visiting another doctor. Doctor #4 gave me some more diflucan and also gave me a medicine for pinworms. Neither of these medications helped, but my attention turned toward the possibility of worm infection. I went to Doctor #5 and he had me provide several stool samples, which tested negative for parasites. And then Doctor #6 performed a flexible sigmoidoscopy on me, which did turn up anything.

After going through all of the above, I finally decided to make a more serious effort to quit drinking coffee. I had suspected earlier that coffee was the problem, but my attempts to quit had failed. The headaches were terrible and I also suffered from constipation when I didn't drink coffee. I had managed to stay off of coffee for about a week before, so I had dismissed it as a possible cause. However, 1 week is not nearly long enough.

If you are suffering from anal leakage, the FIRST thing you need to do is quit coffee cold turkey, and quit it for at least 1 month. When I did that, my problem went away. You also need to stay away from tea, colas and other caffeinated beverages. When I drink those, the problem returns. Giving up caffeine was extraordinarily difficult for me. I had horrible headaches and drowsiness for the first few days. I also suffered from constipation. My old morning routine was to drink some coffee, which would induce a bowel movement. After quitting the coffee, I became constipated and irregular. This is where the fiber pills saved me. Taking the fiber pills restored my regularity and helped me to stay off of coffee. As a side benefit, I am now sleeping better too.

2nd part of my post, what do I do to clean up?
I work days, so I get in the shower and scrub my anus and the whoel butt crack (for laock of proper definition) to clean it out. I use hemmoroidal wipes "witch hazel", is the active ingedient) to clean my anus directly after having a bowel movement. However, each night I awake with the anal itch, and do through the routine of wiping amy anus with toilet paper and then use the hemorroidal wipes to clean up, I then dry out the anus with the toilet paper. It gets me through the rest of the night. Upon waking up, I take a shower and deliberately clean my anus, sticking my finger up inside myself and clearing out any "fecal" matter I find up there. Im worried about this part, am I expanding my anus to much and in some manner, causing the muscles to relax too much? If I have to have a bowel movement at work, I usually find I have a lot of gas prior, which I ve learned to let happen until I can get on the toilet seat. I then sit and wait until I can tell (which is something else, can you tell if you completed your BM????) that I have cleared my self as much as I can. Still, I get the brown stains in the underwear. I have not tried Metamucil, or other types of fiber. My diet is fairly well set, and muffin and coffee in the van on the way to wrok. 10am is another cup coffee, while the noon lunch cnosists of eating a soup, usually either vegetable/beef, or chicken noodle. Supper is made the wife, she serves up pasta, a salad and a meat. At least once a week we have pizza (pepperoni and mushrroom0...
On weekends, I usually hav eno breakfast, (I usually sleep til laround 10 - 11am) have a cup of coffe and a muffin til the wife makes supper.. I think the diet is not too terribly off the mark. SO I would not contribute the anal leakage to a terrible diet. Been thinking it is weak butt muscles, """kegeling"""" squeezing the butt muscles, as woman would squeeze the muscle of the vagina, has not shown any phsical, visual results, sounds logical, but real has not worked for me. The fiber increase is next on the list. As for doctors, well they, shrug it off, no real explanation for cause, sumptom or cure mentioned by any that I have spoken with. Can it be againg??? Robin Williams use it butt leakage as a joke line when he talks about again... How true is that???? Also, I am some what concerned at "poisoning myslef" with the blood on the toilet paper, can the feces be getting back into the bloodsteam???

You guy's won't remember my post from ages ago but i'm a long sufferer of this bullshit. Anyway tried the diet changes and other, so called techniques. Anyway warning!! DO NOT STICK TP UP YOUR BUNGHOLE!! It just causes blocked gas and tears your ass to shit. Anyways i went to my doctor in the end and within 2 minutes she diagnosed IBS. All the symptoms she described seeemed to fit and she even told me she had it herself. It's brought on by stress and continued by the stess of having IBS (In my case) Check it out with your doc because it could save you time worring that u are a freak but IBS is a lot more common than u think. She prescribed me anti-spasmodics, which basically allows your ass to behave itself and do the things that it should do........check it out, there must be loads of "shit" on the web about it and cos most of u have probably promised yourself a life of solitude u have plenty of time to do so.

Anyway useful tips:

1]Dont use TP for your bunghole, in the long run it F's your ass up. grapes and shit.

3]You are not crazy or dirty,In most people's cases i have read u are ill and need help. Mine too dude.

4] Drink lots of water, fruit, fibre etc..

5] Stay away from spicy foods..........ahhhhh shit i love curry!! Never mind it's a small sacrafice :-(

6]get your dirty ass to a doctor b4 you act on any advice from the web

Peace

I have the problem, you know what it is, daily at certain hours. Normally it happens around 4 or 5 in the afternoon. Other times, I am just OK. I guess I am lucky, except those are the hours I commute. It's not serious, like leaving a mark on the train seat. But I am a member here for sure. Maybe it's dietary, less oily food for me?

ah yes, ive joined the club, my first two blogs were posted 10/01/05 part 1 and part 2...
More thoughts, overeating, creating huge stools could be a major problem, the weight and size of the stool and gravity, could that be part of the leaky butt syndrome?

RE: FIBER - If you try increasing fiber for AL, you might research it first. Alot of great info on fiber, and the fiber content of foods, is on the web (including sites hosted by the Harvard School of Public Health, the Mayo Clinic, etc.; a website for "wehealny.org" has an extensive list of foods' fiber content). First you might determine your average daily fiber intake & compare that to what is recommended for your sex & age. Then gradually increase your fiber amount until it is up to par so you don't hit your system too hard at once - add 5 grams/day per week (for example, if you average 15g/day normally and are a male over 50 who should be doing 30g/day, start off with one week of doing 20g/day, then for the next week do 25g/day, etc.). Fiber from foods is better than from supplements. Spread your fiber out over you day's meals. And drink lots of water. If you take the time to do the research, changing your diet to increase fiber intake is not that difficult.
It can be harmful to overdo fiber intake & fiber in the absence of water can cause binding & constipation.
For a chart of recommended fiber for children, men & women of different ages, etc., see the website "ext.colostate.edu/pubs/foodnut/09333"

I am also glad I found this site. I had a foot of my colon removed in 2001 when I was 44, and have had off and on leakage since. I'm in good health otherwise and could stand to lose a pound or two (who couldn't?), but not really overweight. My surgeon recently told me to increase fiber and take a tablespoon of mineral oil every day. That worked for a while, but I got off that habit. Time to start up again. Fiber and liquids is the key. Fiber doesn't add calories - it passes right through and cleans you out as it goes. Good luck.

Egad, thanks for the various comments! I'd never heard the term "anal leakage" until it was mentioned on TV (!) -- as a possible side effect of Lipitor, Rx for high cholesterol. I don't take that one, but realize I have been on a combo of two other cholesterol medications for about as long as I've had the problem of suddenly sitting in embarrassing clear puddles -- those two meds I take are Pravachol and Lopid. I have also switched to Ibuprofen for occasional headache,, which may be another cause of leakage (but I was told to switch because aspirin may be causing spots of blood under the skin looking like small bruises)... I wear Depends at night, which provide great mental relief -- they're comfortable & don't leak. Extra-long supersize pantyliners help during the day, but unfortunately they can leak.

However, it's no way to live, being apprehensive about going out and about anywhere, or having to rinse out clothing more than once a day! Thanks to all your information, I'll talk to my GP. Will also follow up on some of the pointers found here, like cutting down on caffeine or just quitting entirely (though dark chocolate has recently been noted to be good for you)! I'd already started to substitute ice in most of my last two cups of coffee in the evening. I'll resume my midnight snack of a bowl of cereal, the cranberry/almond variety having always produced the ideal b.m. in the a.m. (and almonds are also good for you). I never tried Olean and I trim fat off meats, but can watch the butter/cheese intake, though those don't seem very significant somehow. Ditto for practicing exercises like sphincter-tightening, if caffeine or an Rx trumps them... My guess is that cure from an anti-spasmodic is rare, but worth considering.

I'll take to heart the idea of a possible anal fissure if nothing else works -- though the description above of that surgery calls for much courage! Furthermore, I recently had a full colonoscopy (which I passed OK), and I strongly recommend it to anyone for whom it might apply, like those with a family history of colon cancer. I'll look forward to checking back here too for further serious thoughts and wry jokes -- and the Bottom Line is thank you all again for eye-opening ideas to give closure in the End.

p.s. I want to comment on the many suggestions as to the benefits of "fiber" -- which used to be called "roughage" in the olden days. Too much of the empty-calorie type can in fact be rough on your insides, leading to bloating and irritable bowel syndrome, etc. You are told to combine it with plenty of water, but that's exactly what's in excess in the first place! We aren't meant to be horses (or a horse's a__) in overdoing the roughage. Ditto the enemas -- too frequent clean-outs aren't optimal either. Daily inclusion of apple, pineapple, banana or other mild source of roughage in the diet is healthier and less likely to upset normal balance.

Rather than pursue excessive measures to clean out the intestines totally, it makes more sense to sustain their normal function, by taking in moderate amounts of food and water and also making sure the beneficial bacteria we depend on aren't depleted by antibiotics or harsh routines. When I picked up a touch of dysentery years ago, part of the treatment included bland diet and yogurt three times a day. The bland diet was naturally antispasmodic, and the yogurt provided the active cultures to restore those bacterial aids to digestion which we all need and normally possess.

Whew, I'm not the only one. Great site, as unusual as it is helpful, surprisingly. For about two years now I've been getting that dampness, sweat, leakage shit. It's driving me nuts. I'm also paranoid going into public because of it. Like someones else had mentioned my ass also, get this, smells like ass. I can't sit in plastic chairs because there is no air to breathe and a wet spot will develop through my pants/shorts and on the chair. The odor is apparent, I can smell it, and I'm pretty sure other people have too. I don't get skid marks, but I do get clear liquid leakage, and it comes right back. I've had a doctor check twice for hemmorids(sp?), and nothing was found. I've had mild itching once in a while and blood a couple times so I thought that was the problem. I'm going to try mildly increasing my fiber, like an apple-a-day or something. O'Nasheous mentioned caffiene...is that a contributing factor? I drink a lot of mountain dew and I'm trying to cut back. Anyways, if I don't see any change, it's off to the doctor again. I can't handle this mental stress, it's nearly overwhelming, and I'm certain the stress only compounds the problem. Thanks for all the tips everyone.

I noticed a problem with leaky ass when I was on antibiotics. Of course, I also suffered from frequent sharts, so this probably explains it.

I am a 53 year old male caucasion, considered to be morbidly obese, with high blood pressure and high cholesterol and other health problems requiring meds, which I won't divulge. My diet has always been reasonably good.
Although AL was not an issue for me, insanely messy stool that defied wiping was, probably caused by the plethora of meds I take. I never pursued a solution, finding the shower was the simple way to control it. My situation gives me insight to the problem you are facing.
As I was already taking numerous meds, my doctor was very reluctant to add cholesterol meds, fearing the combination would be too much for my liver. Since my "reading" was over 400, he had to do something! He explained that dietary fiber can pull excess cholesterol out of your system, so he got me to take Metamucil. It took a long time, over a couple of years, but my "reading" is now just under 240 and still going down.
My personal experience is, using Metamucil in the amount recommended on the package *will* produce very neat stools, so much so the TP comes away practically clean. To prevent constitpation it is mandatory to use at least the amount of water specified.
The copius amount of required water does *not* cause any tendency to diahrea (at least it did not for me). If your colon is healthy, all of the excess water is is drawn into the bloodstream and sent via the kidneys to your bladder. IMHO the extra water is *good* for the health of your kidneys.
BTW: I found Safeguard Antibacterial Deodorant Soap to an be absolutely total cure for personal odor problems. Before you try it you should know that the active ingredient, triclocarban, has stirred up some controversy, which you can review for yourself by doing a google search on "triclocarban controversy" (duh!).

Lipotor can also cause this problem.

I have had anal leakage too, I am worried about it as it mostly happens when my boyfriend and I are having sex, its only a tiny bit but enough to make me feel really uncomfortable. What do I do?

Phew! This happens in England as well! Does anyone else get the "Ring Sting" after a couple of Poo's?

Also, does anyone wake up with stomache cramps in the morning? I think this might have something to do with it!?

I wipe my ass and up near the start of my asscrack..like near the tail bone...and idk its like this red liquid shit...it scares me

Another thing that people suffering from this might try is a probiotic supplement containing acidopholus and bifidus. I recommend a brand such as Nature's Bounty that has a very high amount of organisms at time of manufacture. Though the more fiber approach is probably best for those who don't have an extraordinary problem of some kind.

"red liquid shit...it scares me"

DUDE! Go see a medical doctor ASAP! In case you haven't already figured it out: "red liquid shit" = blood. This is NOT a good thing…

Small anal pads are available for mild anal incontinenence. Look for ARD Pads at www.birchwoodmedical.com

Ok here is my problem! Im 16 and I get vary sweaty vary easily. If i shit for a period of time or even for 10 mins my ass gets realy sweaty and when i get up there is a line of sweat on my chair, I dont think anyone has seen this line of mine before thank god. Anyways i also get a vary wet and sweaty smelling ass and pants from this! Omfg im so trying teh fiber and i hope it works. Im so glad im not the only one!

I get sweaty sometimes, but i dont really ever get these shity things comin out my butt. if you guys are really gettin this shit happenin to you, then damn. i am a pretty sweaty guy. sometimes i eat a lot of jalapenos and that makes me blow up the next day. i use that in place of fibre. good luck peopes

-big duke

Okay, I tried the fiber solution, and I can tell you for straight-up and real that it works. The problem was much more under control the very next day after increasing my daily fiber intake through one dose of metamucil, four to six sticks of celery hearts, and two apples. Four days later, the problem was pretty much gone. And this is from someone who really, really likes his caffeine!

Hello all,
as I breath a huge sigh of relief...!! I first noticed the leaky butt when I was working about 3 yrs ago. I would poop and then 10-20 min later I was back on the pot wiping my butt clean as if I had never even wiped it the first time. But to hear that I am not the only one who suffers from this makes me feel a little bit better. I let it go for about a year and would strategize my poops so that i knew I would have a toilet nearby when I needed to "clean up" then i went see a Dr. and he reccommended taking fiber. As soon as I started using the fiber I noticed a huge diference. I could poop and then wipe and there would not be anything on the tp. But of course if I didnt stay on the fibre then I would be back to wiping the sticky and very soft poo. The fiber is nice but when I took too much it caused severe gas and sometimes bloody stool. I tried not drinking caffiene but gave up after a week or so when I did not see any results. Like I said the fibre is nice but I dont want to be taking fibre for the rest of my life. Whos got the ultimate solution????????
I have not told my fiance about my condition for the fear of self ambarrassment. She would be very understaning but I cant bring myself to do it. If I can cure it soon with out having to tell her that would be great. As for now...Less caffine and more celary sticks/hearts.

Good luck to all!! We are in a shitty situation! ooohhh bad pun!

One other thing to those of you who are taking fibre on a regular basis... I have not gotten sick for the past 2 winters.. a stuffy nose here or there but nothing like the flu or coughs or really bad colds. Anyone experience the same thing? I think the cleansing that the fibre provides is a contributing factor to the good health.

I'll be watching

One more thing to "sickofthisshit"
How long had you experienced this???

I just spent eight days AL-free, after years on and off AL problems. The obvious variable was coffee(caffeine), chocolate and maybe dairy. I did not eat a high fiber diet. I skipped breakfast most mornings. The 8 days were without coffee and little or no chocolate or dairy. It has got to be one of these. The last 7 days I have drank decaf, alittle chocolate and regular amts of milk. Problem returned mildly but clearly have AL again. No caffeine (coffee, decaf even and chocolate) from now on to see if my guess is right. 99% sure it is all caffeine related. It is just so hard to accept but problem too miserable to live with.I have to figure why decaf seems to bring problem on. Good luck others, usually it is a simple fix but we never quite figure it out until years have passed. Hoping I get back to 100% and can live with out coffee and chocolate. Life at 38 is a constant sacrifice.I am a WM, in great shape and very good about what I eat(lots of naturally existing fiber). Its not about my food choices or weight and exercise.

Wow,

Thanks people for your candid descriptions regarding this highly sensitive subject. I've had skidmark problems for several years (52 yr. old female) and lately (1 mo) had the itchies, too--at night, or when I go poo). and I ALWAYS have a daily movement but I schedule my day around my morning 'deviors' (going poo) so I can shower afterwards. I've thought about the French douche, wondered if we're SUPPOSED to use our urine to wet the TP to wash "back there" if we have an afternoon BM..or anything that is AFTER our shower.
It could be later morning or in the afternoon, or at night...whenever I DO go peepee...there's "moisture in the poo place, the telltale brown stain. AND, I'm VERRRRY conscious of the hygene implications if I have a sex partner--especially one with a bad aim...any probing in the wrong place and the deal's over--I send him to go wash.

From reading these threads, I must deduce that it this is indeed DIET RELATED!

I'm maybe 20 lb overweight, but this problem existed prior to that weight gain, and it's an observable odor to me in the bathroom. I forget my veggies, I drink wine with a meat-based dinner, and viola, it appear I should expect this problem! Planning my life around the morning shower AFTER I poo puts a big krink in traveling, in getting to work at 7:30 or 8...
My diet is coffee with milk (24-30 oz) for breakfast (sometimes with a banana or an English muffin, or rye toast); lucky to get popcorn or a "something...bagel, chicken strips, or a bowl of General Tso chicken with rice for lunch. Dinner may be between 8 and 10:30 and it is usually meat (broiled beef, chicken. Meat). I don't eat enough veggies. I MIGHT have a banana for breakfast, MIGHT have a salad for dinner.

Thanks for being frank and earnest! I didn't know how my diet may be causing this. I didn't know it can be so extreme as to cause marks on furniture. I DO know I've skooted out of bed and left a mark--but that was naked.

The smell is one thing; the bacteria in this poopie residue concerns me. I never thought it might be a perceptible odor--or visual mark--with clothes on.

Also, I've come across a few exotic web sites...one is Austrailian that talks about a topical ointment doctors have discovered to help control a too-loose or a too-tight sphincter (something about playing your anus like a wind instrument). Too loose: you have 'leakage' or fecal incontinence. Too tight and you have constipation! The other site is Malasian (but in English) with a doctor that recommends exercises (similar to Kegel). I thought this condition might be related to lack of muscular strength "down there"...now I'm thinking it may well be diet, AND exercise.

Thank you for being a great resource...esp. the note from the person who went to 5 doctors before finding sme recourse!

I drink too much coffee for breakfast, too much wine for dinner, and I need more veggies/rice/Metamucil in my diet!

k... I have this extremely hideous and terrifying small lil lump on my butthole-never had it before in my life~so this a lil weird...anyway colon cancer and shit has been in my family and so I am all freakin out about that... but really what is it? the only thing that could've caused it in my theory is that of (A.)its hopefully nuthin to worry about if it goes away, it might just be irritation from an infection of some sort in my discharge (which I was a quite sick this morning on the pot and it burned when I went actual natural crap and eventually turned into different discharge that came out-more like a alien feces that was just liquid) so perhaps and when I wiped it somehow affected that edging part of your rectum and sort of irritated it making it expand so much that it is a lump the size of dime. or (B.) it is actually something I should be concerned about (if it persists more than 2 days blump) that may relate to colorectal cancer in some scary way shape or form...

ANY IDEAS? I am scared out of my mind-this is real frightening,disgusting and unusual for me so I'd be much obliged have you any information...!

A lot of what's being described here, an inability to digest certain fats and oils creating the same results as eating olestra, can be easily cured without just masking symptoms. I'd encourage all of the wonderfully honest people here to learn to take responsibility for their own health by studying natural and alternative medicine. You could start with the websites mercola.com and alternativemedicine.com. The book "alternative medicine: the definitive guide" is useful too as are countless others. Do a search on "aspartame" or "bird flu" at Mercola.com and see what kind of people you're giving away responsibility for your health to.

A good way to see if the solution I'm about to post will work for you is to eliminate fats and oils (including dairy) from your diet for a day or two and see if your symptoms persist. But, as almost everyone who eats refined food will benefit from the following treatment, it's worth doing regardless. I've done the following cleanse and a more sophisticated version that required taking Chinese herbs for two weeks beforehand. The second version was more effective for me personally, but lots of people have great results with the following:

http://www.relfe.com/gall_stone_cleanse.html

You can find much more information by googling "gall bladder flush cleanse".

If it works for you, post and let people know.

what would i do without my fellow poo friends. This is for sure a brotherhood! Ive changed my diet and tried showering once before i go to bed and i have generally noticed a little less sweating as well as the otherall smell is not so harhs. really for me it was just a quick shower in the morning, a good one before bed. We sweat while we sleep and im sure having stink on your body for 8 hours while you sleep cant be good!

Well I found out what was making my ass leak. I had a colon infection, liver infection and my gall bladder was removed. No more leaks for me:)

Hello there, i have just got over a 2 year cocaine addiction and when i started using the drug my metabolic rate went mad and i was passing feces 6,7,8 times a day at least. This was normally from 11 in the morning when i had my first line after breakfast!

I started to experience what i thought was a sweaty arse but i lived in a hot climate and thought it was being unfit and a junkie. However i realised i was getting actual discharge from my arse, sometimes mucassy or watery liquid that would occur just before i needed the toilet. Then i would wipe and wipe and ten minutes later i would need to wipe again.It can be 1 trip to shit and then 4 to wipe plus i have piles so live in discomfort but having been a coke fiend and i am used to discomfort so have been dealing with it.

I have stopped using coke and am now fit and healthy but ( smoke weed and ciggies) still have this problem. The more exercise i do,(running, weights) the worse it gets! i may get back on the yayo to block it out (joke) It is taking my confidence away and i sometimes avoid sexual contact with girls or dont like to be away from my 'comfort zone' of home / friends houses. What to do?

Update:
First off... Congrats to the coke addict gone sober... keep it up buddy!!

Anyhow, I have been off of caffine for almost a week now and still not change. I will continue that for at least a month. I have aslo stopped drinking milk and switched to Soy Milk (vanilla flavored) actually not that bad at all for cereal. I have switched to non scented bar soap to scrub my buttox. I went back to the soap that I used before the AL started. and I have quit the fibre for the mean time. I know the fibre works so I want to see what else will cure it. I also quit directly scrubbing the A-hole when i shower. I scrub around it but avoid direct contact hoping that will help some how. Next I will avoid dairy in my diet at all costs. Something has to cure this shitey problem, I was healthy and athletic when this came on and eating the same things I eat today. How could my diet be a factor?? Yes the fibre works but if I forget to take it once or twice then im scrooed for the next day. I dont want to live like that. Always worrying about it. I WANT MY FREEDOM BACK!!!! AAAWWWWWWWWRRRRRRGGGGGG

Like many others I was relieved to find this site for I too am a leaker. I have tried everything that everyone here has tried and I still leak a mucous like substance sometimes appearing to have blood in it. I have been to the doctor and they have looked at it and sent me for a colonoscopy. It turned up normal. I still eat lots of fiber. I am an occasional drinker. I smoke pot once in a while.
Fiber helped me feel better, also I drink aloe juice which seemed to help my back pain more than anything else. I am 34 and have accepted the fact that my ass may always leak from now on or at least until medical science has figured out the problem.
My question is this: Where can I get training pants for the adult male. I have a 40 inch waist. I just need some plastic or rubber underpants to wear to keep my problem contained. Preferably something that is fitted with elastic to form an almost airtight seal (this should take care of the smell) I have a great girlfriend who probably won't judge me, I just want to keep the back of my pants from looking like I sat on a grape.
So if anyone has a contact at Fruit of the Loom or another undergarment manufacturer, I think there is a market for a product like this.
Maybe someday we can all meet at a convention in Vegas and join hands and rejoice that we are not alone in our rectal dysfunction. We can unite and become one voice to cry out that we are no different because of our anal woes. So join with me and we can all be heard.
Thank you.

Well, Well, I have some of these symptoms. Itchy, Yes. I don't have the leakage. Not that I realize. I think as an active male with hair in my crack. Well, your bound to have some residue after doing your thing. I am taking these measures to help. Resisting the urge to itch. Lightly washing more often. Eating a better balanced diet with raw foods, more fiber, fruit. Drinking caffeine and alcohol in moderation. plenty of water and exercise. I have also started seeing an acupuncture & chinese medical doctor. If you want to gain control over this don't be affraid to try the alternative. Western medicine likes to give medication to cure the symptoms and not the problems. When looking for an acupuncturest seek one that is a chinise medical doctor, not a chiropractor who also does acupuncture. The body is amazing in its ability to heal, sometimes it needs a little help. Don't give up. Also what's wrong with a little weed?

OH LORD IT'S MUDD BUTT!

So I went to the Dr. and it turns out that I have fissure, wich explains the bloody toilet paper that has been happening for about a week. Anyhow, he gave me a cream that I have to apply after I shower. He said that should not only stop the bleeding but also stop the AL (Hopefully!!) I got back on the fiber and things are better. I am supposed to use the cream for 7-10 days and see what happens. I will let you all know how it goes. Good luck to all of us!

Out

This is great. I have started having this problem over the past few months and getting really concerned. Wipe and then 30 mins later its as though you had not wiped. I dont drink much caffeine. Maybe a cup of coffee a week. However reading through this and the fibre suggestion. I realise that I have cut right back on carbohydrates and fibre to lose weight. It works for me. This has all been around the same time, so I am wondering if it is related. I plan to increase the fibre now and see if it helps.

Thanks everyone for your comments. It is reasuring to know that I am not alone in this. I was dreading having to speak to the doctor as it is an embarrissing subject.

This is great. I have started having this problem over the past few months and getting really concerned. Wipe and then 30 mins later its as though you had not wiped. I dont drink much caffeine. Maybe a cup of coffee a week. However reading through this and the fibre suggestion. I realise that I have cut right back on carbohydrates and fibre to lose weight. It works for me. This has all been around the same time, so I am wondering if it is related. I plan to increase the fibre now and see if it helps.

Thanks everyone for your comments. It is reasuring to know that I am not alone in this. I was dreading having to speak to the doctor as it is an embarrissing subject.

Here I am searching the net as my butt is in real pain. I have a fissure (again) as I knew I would 48 hours after having milk and coffee from Arabic beans which are high in acid. I should know better, it never fails ..... dairy (lactose) intolerance causes me to have anal leakage - which smells and burns the skin around the anus and then cracks and bleeds. So if you too are having trouble with "leakage" track your intake (food and drink) any thing in your system for up to 48 hours can be the cause. Look for common factors (item,preservative, etc). I believe you can and do inherit the problem, so if you have the issue look to parents and children and help them solve the issue also.

I thought I was the only one with swampass! I have had this for two years now and I have not gone to my doctor because... well you know... it's something you don't want anyone else to know about. One day while working with my boss he told me he hade to go to the bath room to wipe his ass. I was like what? He said he had this problem with his ass leaking and thats when I knew I was not alone. He said when you get older the elasticity in your ass starts to go. Have you all heard of such a thing? Any way we are all in this together so keep on wipping.

Well I have increased my fibre intake and touch wood, this seems to have cleared up the problem. I think because I cut down on carbohydrates and fibre, theis caused the problem. Well I am really pleased. Thanks so much for the advise, it seems to have cured my problem.

I posted a month ago. 38, athletic, visibly fit but struggling with AL. Been fighting with AL off and on for years. Done no caffeine for 2 weeks, no chocolate too. Not a complete fix, even though I was sure it makes a difference. Now convinced its the cow's milk in those foods, not to mention my daily intake of cereal/milk, that is my culprit. I will get back to you after I go no cow's milk, switch to soy milk and gauge the results. When I was a child I used to be allergic to dairy... itchy throat, snotty(runny) nose. That is kind of like AL in reverse, if you stretch your mind. Wish me luck...

I have AL as well, and it has caused me to basically fall into a depression. I tried diapers but that made me feel even worse because they are so freakin big. But, someone turned me on to these little pads called ARD and they work great. I don't have any issues in public anymore because these things soak it up until I get to the bathroom. The site is www.birchwoodmedical.com.

I've tried those pads too. They look so simple, like a little butterfly patch, but work. Sometimes I need to double up on them, though.

OK I read most of the way through this page. I find it fascinating that this discussion has been going on for a year. I have a theory. I have noticed that my ass sweats under two distinct conditions. #1 Coffee, caffiene or any other dhiaretics make you sweat. (yeah, it's mostly sweat down there, not necessarily leakage) and #2 Anti-Persperant deoderant.

Think about this for a second, when you body sweats it's for one of two reasons: number one it is hot and is trying to cool off, number two your body is trying to release extra water (dhiaretics sqeeze water out of the cells). So if you use an Anti-Persperant you are forcing your body to find a new place to let the water out. My advice: no coffee or other dhiaretics, and check the label on you deoderant for "anti-persperant" you can get deoderant that is just that, you'll sweat more in your pits but less elswhere.
And just for good measure, diet and exercise.

Fiber, baby. Pound the Metamucil according to the fiber supplement instructions (i.e., 3x per day - not the laxative instructions which is 1x per day; sounds backwards, I know, but that's what the label says). Makes mine go away. We all eat too much crap (pun not intended) and not enough fiber. A diet change would be a good idea, too.

When adding fiber, though: Ramp up. Start with one a day, then ramp up to two, then to the full dose. If you don't give your body time to adjust, you will get some really bad flatulance that could stop a charging bull. Personally, I think this is funny, but my wife bitches and locks me out of the bedroom if I start releasing chemical warfare in there.

If that doesn't help, go to the doc.

I've had anal leakage for the last two years or so. It only happens on certain occasions, but it's very embarrassing. Sometimes it soaks through my underwear and stains my pants--quite the treat if I'm wearing a light color. Anyway, I've found a solution that works for me. Even though I'm a male, I take a pantyliner (I cut a Kotex Ultra Thin Long in half--it's the perfect size) and stick that baby inside my briefs. It works like a charm--MUCH better than the ball 'o toilet paper method that everyone talks about here (and which I used to use). That's my tip.

ok... here it goes.....so i get made fun of all of the FREAKIN!! time because i get little brown/green spots on my pants.. you know.. where the butt is. people always go ewwwwwwwww..... Poo P. Face go to the bathroom!! it hurts. both when they make fun of me and when that weird liquidy stuff comes outa me hole. gross huh????? ewww. and it has this really really weird stench to it. It reminds me of...... this one kid i used to be friends with but then he became a jerk because my mom yelled at him once for smelling gross and then his mom called my mom and they got in a huge fight. but thats off the subject. Ima so glad to get this off my chest.... its good to know I have you poonurse. please please please write me back. and tell me what to do about this stinky situation.

poo out!!!!

your new friend,

Poo P. Face

ok here is my problem... i get gas alot, and when i fart it smells bad. i mean it smells bad that my friends tell me that there is something wrong with me. and sometimes when i am in the car and i fart, i cant stand it and i have to role the window down. i have to role the window down for my own fart. !?? im not sure but that cant be right. i mean they stink soooooooo bad. i cant explain it but they are like toxic sometimes. i think its funny but is there something wrong with me?

If your rear is itchy from a reaction to the fecal matter and wiping, try using Balneol (a soothing cream - available in drug stores in a squeeze bottle) on toilet paper to wipe. This has solved a real problem for me.

Hi all

I have read this thread with much interest. A few years ago, my leak was increasing and increasing, and it was combined with very painful toilet sessions. I went to see my local GP, and it was a a combination of a fistula and
a fissure. I had an operation to resolve both these issues. It really helped.

However a couple of years later, I experienced leakage but this time without pain. Again I went to my local GP, and he could not spot the cause - he gave me antibiotics, but this did not resolve the leakage. I was referred to a specialist, in the light of my previous fissure+fistula operation, to see if one of these problems had recurred. Fortunately it was neither of this - it was actually a Polyp. The Polyp was removed, and the leakage stopped for several months.

Just recently in recent weeks, I am experiencing some discomfort again. My plan is to use a high fibre diet - in the UK we have this cereal called "Shredded wheat" which is a very high fibre cereal. I will try this, as it was recommended post-both operations to have a better diet, and in particular increase fibre. I believe not having enough fibre in the diet can cause constipation, which can in turn sometimes damage the anal lining - which is known as a little crack or "fissure". A fistula is an annoying hook. A polyp is something which if you have - you should remove because you could be risking more serious problems such as Colon Cancer.

I feel so relieved that there is such a thread to read and share the annoyance of these anal issues. I hope you all get better soon and possibly try the fibre solution first. If you are still troubled with issues, try your local doctor, and if he/she cant solve it, it may be worth asking to be referred to a specialist. They can do things like specialist inspections with a kind of anal microscope, and check for things like Polyps or damage to the anal lining.

Best wishes all

I am female and until about 8 months ago I would have thought that this was a problem that peoplewho were involved in other activity would have problem with. I dont have any behaviors that would cause this problem, and yet still I have it. It is not comforting knowing that others are suffering also, it seems thatifas many of us are suffering that there must be something that someone can tell us to deal with it. I have no solutions, I just wear a panty shield to protect myself from any embarrassing accidents. The problem I seem to have is that I am recently divorced and didnt have this issue when I was married, I dont want to date, I'm afraid of having this happen at a bad time.

I have read every post. Here is what doesn't seem to matter b/c everyone is so different but continues to have the same problem: skinny/overweight, active/passive, weightlifter/nonweightlifter, junk food/healthy food, drugs/no drugs, alcohol/no alcohol, male/female, etc.

However, a lot of people stated that they drank coffee.

I have a suspicion that caffeine is causing this b/c it is a natural diuretic (i.e., stimulates kidneys, which creates more urine, which makes you urinate more, but dehydrates your body). Somehow, it has the same effect on the intestines.

I can't believe there is no medical explanation for this. I'm sure there are some doctors out there having the same problem.

Does everyone drink coffee? If so, how much on average per day?

I am so very happy that I found this site. I am relieved to know I am not the only one suffering this condition.
I take a crap every morning and then a half hour later, my ass hole feels all greasy. I go to the bathroom and wipe and it's like I never wiped at all before. Tons of shit.

So, I have found my own treatment. I take a paper towel and I cut it into quarters. I use a quarter of a paper town and I put it in the crack of my ass right up against my asshole. I wear it like that most of the day until I have to crap again.
When I take it out, the part that was up against my asshole has shit on it and there is usualy a good bit of water soaked into the towel.
It ain't perfect but it works prett darn well.

I have tried the diet thing, more fibre, cutting out dairy all together, nothing works. If I take a couple of Imodium diareaha pills every day that will stop it but I wind up constipated so that isn't good.

Thanks for admiting to this condition everyone. I feel much relieved!

I to have this same problem...and, like all of you, am glad to know it's so common, well, maybe not glad but relieved. But, my question is this..I've had recurring vaginosis for over a year now, and I do believe it's because of this anal leakage. Because vaginosis,vaginitis..can be caused by fecal matter. So, I've compounded 2 problems, not one...I'm so embarrased..sex is so out of the question. I've tried 3 times to get this under control..and it still comes back. Anyone else have this problem..?

Use a butt plug and stop eating so much fat.

SamDamnit!
Rectum Rector
of
The Church of Poop
http://groups.myspace.com/THECHURCHOFPOOP

O.k. guys I have the same problem as most of you here and I have to say that I have found a solution that works for me. And it's as simple as eating " Frosted Rice Chex" cereal every morning. It's a General Mills brand of cereal you can buy at your local store. I too have tried many things for a long time with no luck. But this does work for me. I have one bowl in the morning with a glass of orange juice and I can crap and have no problems afterwards. It's a feeling of relief and it's a damn miracle! At least give it a try.

I am 56 years old and this problem just began about 5 years ago. I have been taking Fibercon twice a day for years to control diarrhea. It acts as a stool stabilizer and helps with the leakage, but does not eliminate it.

I drink too much beer, but have done that for 30 years. Once again, this just began about 5 years ago. I don't know how anyone could make the linkage with pot, because I don't ever smoke and still have the problem.

What I can share with you is this. If I layoff the corn and all types of pepper, the problem is resolved. Eat anything with any type of pepper and I begin leaking within the hour. This includes ground pepper, hot sauce, salsa, lemon pepper, green or red peppers, et. al.

It is hard to find any prepared foods that do not include pepper as a seasoning. This does not present much of problem for me, because I prefer to cook my own foods from scratch. Giving up all forms of pepper does not cause me any grief. Giving up corn is a whole nother matter. Being in the farmbelt, I have lived on corn all of my life. I eat it anyway, just in moderation. Give it up completely and the problem disappears.

These are just things I have noticed cause the problem for me. Hope it helps.

I am a male and my butt sweats i don't have any idea what is going on it just sweats water
if i do anything athletic i sweat like a pig there im 13 is this normal? please help.

I've had horrible distention for 22 years. Even after having surgery to remove scar tissue wrapped around my intestine. I am lactose intolerent, have a keagy gut I'm sure because of the pain. My liver is comprimised and I take no meds. Medicines hurt me more, I think that is what hurt my liver.
Okay, now the past month I have to sleep with a towel wrapped inbetween my legs. At first I thought my bladder fell again, but nope...it's everything you all are talking about. I don't want more invasive tests or surgery, but I am concerened, it is not related to this intestinal flu I have had since the day after Christmas. I was going to eliminate certain foods, but I see you have tried that. Some it helps others not. Whay about Candidis. Both male and female can get this intestinal yeast. It can cause all kinds of stuff. Leaky gut, oh look it up you wouldn't believe me. Search Epstein Barr and Military. Epstein Barr is related also with Candidis. Look these up, yet can we connect the dots with a leaky rectum?

I have a similar problem. Wip like I have OCD and then 30 minutes later there is still more. I am pretty hirsute there, but it rarely stains my underwear.
My biggest problem with it is that I have started working out again at a gym near work. And I wipe before at the gym and there is always some residue and after as well. It makes me paranoid that others on the cardio machines will think I smell and I avoid doing machines that irritate the ass too much like rowing or stationary bike.

Would like to hear any solutions from gym goers. There are nice showers at the gym - I have mulled showering before every work out, but haven't yet due to time constraints.

I hope biidets catch on in America! Toilet paper sucks and is barbaric. Especially the cheap 1 ply stuff. I saw on tv today that Mark Cuban is starting a business featuring bidets.

AL is one of many bowel issues i have as well. But I was thinking... Could AL it be attriuted to dry skin caused by over-wiping? AL doesn't happen to me too often but When it does, I wipe and then i use a very small amount of lotion on the anus. It releieves any irritation and actually feels better. It also seems to stop any more leakage.

And, yes, Bidet's maybe should come to America.

Hi, i recently (within the past 2 days), have been having a sweaty feeling in my anus. I wipe and barely anything comes out? No one has said anything to me at school of an odor, but i want to stop this before it starts. I am overweight, but i don't drink, or smoke. i have only drank once, and anal is not my thing ( it happened once at a party). any suggestions

Here is the problem for many of you and here is THE CURE! What many of you are experiencing is intestinal mucous, which is a faint yellowish in color. This is caused by one (or both) of two conditions; 1)Irritable Bowel Syndrome(IBS) or a backed up colon needing cleansing. IBS is usually caused by stress, whereas the colon problems can be caused by years of eating junk. Autopies have found colons weighing 40lbs, filled with years of build-up!

I developed AL 5 weeks ago and wiped so many times a day, my anal tissue became inflamed to the point where I had to wash with No More Tears Baby Shampoo. After conducting research, I attacked this problem with a 2-pronged (OUCH!) approach. I treated both symptoms. First, I started using Digestive Advantage, which is used for treating IBS and can be bought over the counter at any drug store. At the same time, I bought a 7-day Body Cleanser from GNC. Within 3 days, my symptoms began to diminish and by the 9th day, they had completely disappeared!

After I finished the 7-day Body Cleanser, I also began a parasite elimination program, which is a 21 day program. I figured while I had the bad parasites on the ropes, I'd finish them off.

Here is a website for additional information, which will give you valuable insight on the importance of a healthy colon. http://www.cleanse.net/mucoid_plaque.HTM

I wish you the best of success with this and I think you'll find the results as rewarding as I did.

Do a search for fecal incontinence.

There is a lot of information about this problem and its various causes.

A common cause is fecal impaction, meaning a wad of dry poop is stuck somewhere in your body. You may still be able to go to the bathroom but do not completely empty your rectum, there is a build up and the liquid poop that is further up in the colon leaks down past the impaction (wad of dried poop).

This often happens after or during some exercise.

The cure is to first remove the impaction by taking mineral oil or an enema.

Then you need to make sure that you go to the bathroom everyday. Your rectum may be oversized for a while but will return to normal size if you go everyday.

Never hold in your poop.

Watch your diet. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water a day and eat 5 to 10 servings of fruit or vegetables (a serving is not that big about a handful).

Also eat plenty of whole grains.

It takes a while for the colon to return to a normal size so keep working at it and don't give too soon.

Please see a doctor!

hi im 10 years old and i am very smart and curious.and when i let out a fart my butt gets sweaty but no leaks

I have a problem. I can't keep a boyfriend for over a month. He says everytime he pulls his dobber out he sees my butt leakage and its a huge turn off. What can I do? Any gay men out there with some advice?

This site has been a huge help -- just to know I'm in company, good or otherwise. I'm 47 white male, overweight, drug and alcohol-free for 10 years. I've had AL on-and-off for years, and often chalked it up to the occasional hemi. But it's been more constant last couple months -- nothing catastrophic like sone of you who suffer it badly, but my wife doesn't want to do my laundry. (Well, she never wants to the laundry, but who does?) I've had a colonoscopy for other reasons and I'm OK.

I'm going to try the diet adjustment and coffee, as I eat too many fatty foods and drink too much coffee. (I do try to eat whole foods and don't eat too much junk -- but I'll eliminate what I do eat.)

Cheers

The amount of anal leakage posts in January is (ass)tounding! Perhaps there's a link between all the crap we eat during the holiday season and anal leakage...