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Adjusting to life after a spinal cord injury (“SCI”) presents many challenges and changes, including the need to have a consistent bowel management regimen to maintain overall health and wellness, and achieve the highest quality of life possible.
Bowel Management After Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injury disrupts the way the bowel sends signals to the brain about when stool needs to be emptied from the rectum. Post-SCI this signal no longer works like it did pre-injury, and without a quality bowel care program, it can lead to further medical complications and falls.
A bowel management program takes into account the nature of SCI, availability of attendant care, personal goals, life schedules, employment, and quality of life.
Read the full article on how to establish a bowel regimen protocol at ENEMEEZ.