My husband has a catheter so he already wears an adult brief with an additonal pad inside that. Now he is experiencing explosive bowel movements without any advance notice. The brief and extra pad do nothing to help with this new problem. I have had to clean the walls, carpet, bedding, furniture, etc. It is becoming more and more frequent. He sees several Drs. and none of them seem to get it. This is not a "normal" diarrhea we're talking about. I had a stroke this past year and it is becoming harder and harder for me to clean up these messes. Besides being humiliated by these events, my husband has also had a stroke which left him paralyzed on one side, so unfortunately, he is of little help in the cleanup. He is a vet but we've been told by an attorney that we earn too much to qualify for help, etc. Any advice would be appreciated.
Start keeping a food diary for your husband. Btw, one can develop a lactose intolerance which could easily cause that problem. Medications can cause it...a virus...a bacterial infection.
This thread is filled with excellent ideas. The GI specialist is the most important.
As to the other issue, keep a log of what foods your husband eats and when the episodes occur. See if there are any commonalities that precede the events, such as eating fruit (watermelon, cantaloupe, grapes), foods high in liquids (soups), etc.
You might see some patterns in the food choices. If you do try to balance the fruits, for example, with something like cheese (but not too much cheese).
You can also try acidophilus before meals.