Frequency or urgency of stools, largely due to the fact you have less space to store stool after removing part of the rectum
- Clustering of stools (many bowel movements during a few hours)
- Fecal incontinence (lack of control over bowel movements)
- Constipation for more than a few days, followed by multiple bowel movements a few days later
- Increased gas
- Abdominal pain
- Small risk of urinary and/or sexual function due to nerve damage
