🚽 Wexner Score (Faecal Incontinence)
Grade faecal incontinence severity with the Wexner (Cleveland Clinic) score.
Wexner Score (Faecal Incontinence)
Solid stool incontinence
Liquid stool incontinence
Gas incontinence
Wears a pad
Lifestyle alteration
When to use
Quantify and monitor faecal incontinence.
How it works
Five items (solid, liquid, gas, pad use, lifestyle) scored 0–4; total 0 (continent) to 20 (complete incontinence).
Key points
- ≥ 10 usually reflects clinically significant impairment.
- Useful to track treatment response.
- Pair with quality-of-life assessment.
References
Decision support for licensed clinicians only; not a substitute for clinical judgement, diagnosis or local protocols.