The inability to hold stool, i.e. anal incontinence, will cause great disturbance to the patient’s daily life if left untreated. It is recommended to consult a doctor as early as possible and treat the problem according to the examination results. It is common in people with intestinal flora imbalance, post-anorectal surgery, colitis, and brain diseases. Common causes and treatments are as follows: 1. Intestinal flora dysbiosis: sensitive intestinal bacteria are inhibited and uninhibited bacteria take advantage of the opportunity to multiply, leading to intestinal dysfunction, which in turn causes diarrhea and stool holding symptoms. You can follow the doctor’s instructions to use drugs that regulate the intestinal flora, such as probiotic preparations, compound Lactobacillus acidophilus tablets, bifidobacteria, etc.; 2, anorectal surgery: such as rectal polypectomy, rectal tumor resection can lead to the symptoms of holding stool. Especially at night when the exhaustion, that is, there will be bowel movements out of control. Patients are advised to go to the hospital for anal finger diagnosis or colonoscopy in time to see if there is a recurrence of the original disease, as well as to exclude any other organic lesions; 3, colitis: inflammation involving the colon, stimulating the colonic mucosa, resulting in the phenomenon of holding stool, usually treated with salicylic acid preparations of salazosulfapyridine. If the symptoms are severe or accompanied by serious complications, surgical treatment is required; 4, brain disease: patients with traumatic encephalopathy or cerebrovascular disease, damage to the nerves that innervate the anal sphincter, the situation that can not hold stool. In addition, anal sinusitis, colorectal polyps, irritable bowel syndrome, colorectal benign and malignant tumors are not excluded, and the etiology is complex and cannot be judged by oneself, so one should seek medical attention as early as possible to improve the examination and avoid aggravation of the condition. During the treatment period, patients are recommended to eat a warm, soft, easily digestible and nutritious diet, such as millet porridge, noodles, milk, eggs and so on. Avoid eating raw, cold, spicy and stimulating foods, such as tobacco, alcohol, strong tea and coffee. Pay attention to the care of the anus and surrounding skin on a daily basis to avoid damaging the skin due to excrement impregnation.