Living Well With ABL

10 Tips to Relieve ABL

Top experts on accidental bowel leakage (ABL) have tips for regaining bowel control and making your life less stressful at work, on the road and in social situations.

Shifting Language to Accidental Bowel Leakage

Only 30% of people with ABL talk to their doctor about it. A shift in language, from fecal incontinence to accidental bowel leakage could encourage more people to seek care.

ABL is Common, but Conversations Are Not

We know it is difficult to discuss accidental bowel leakage. That's why we created the first ABL Conversation Starter to help you talk to your doctor and start improving symptoms.

Separate Fact from Fiction: 5 ABL Myths

We help break through the myths giving you the facts to start an informed conversation about ABL.

Focus on Fiber: Managing ABL

ABL varies from person to person. Tracking what you eat and drink can help you better understand symptoms. Focusing on fiber consumption can help.

Accidental bowel leakage affects tens of millions of women and men alike, most of whom are over 40.

10 Tips to Relieve ABL

Top experts on accidental bowel leakage (ABL) have tips for regaining bowel control and making your life less stressful at work, on the road and in social situations.

Talk to a Healthcare Provider about ABL

Often, people with accidental bowel leakage (ABL) don't discuss their leakage with their healthcare professional because they are embarrassed.

Shifting Language to Accidental Bowel Leakage

Only 30% of people with ABL talk to their doctor about it. A shift in language, from fecal incontinence to accidental bowel leakage could encourage more people to seek care.

ABL is Common, but Conversations Are Not

We know it is difficult to discuss accidental bowel leakage. That's why we created the first ABL Conversation Starter to help you talk to your doctor and start improving symptoms.

Starting the Conversation

Author Gail Sheehy has always been interested in starting conversations that can make a difference in the lives of both women and men. Today that conversation is about ABL.

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Kelly Brezoczky

Founder & Executive Director

Healthy Mature Living Foundation and ABLinfo.org

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Dr. Heidi Brown

Assistant Professor

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health

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