Fecal incontinence occurs because of an underlying disease or illness (it is not considered a disease). There are numerous potential causes and many patients have more than one reason to cause loss of bowel control. Damage to muscles and nerves may occur directly at the time of vaginal childbirth or after anal or rectal surgery.
Joints affected in RA. General symptoms in RA. In addition to symptoms affecting the joints, several other symptoms are common in patients with RA. Patients may experience a general soreness, aching, and stiffness affecting the entire body. RA is commonly associated with fatigue and weakness, a feeling of sickness or malaise, as well as persistent low-grade fever.
They can form on the vocal cords, too, which causes hoarseness. You can also get them in your lungs, heart, and other organs, which can affect how these parts of your body work. Nodules donât give most people with RA any problems. But for some, they are painful and make it harder to do daily activities, because they put pressure on nerves, limit movement, or are in sensitive locations. They are not usually removed unless they are causing problems.