Combined bladder and bowel dysfunction can be a very debilitating condition with a strong impact on quality of life. Self-esteem, social activities and intimacy are all affected in a negative way.
Topics: Bladder and bowel interaction, Bowel dysfunction, Bladder dysfunction
The impact on individuals’ quality of life of maintaining or restoring bladder and bowel continence cannot be underestimated. It is a top user priority but this is unfortunately not always reflected in healthcare and research initiatives.
Topics: Science Alert, Bladder and bowel interaction, Bowel dysfunction, Bladder dysfunction
Few things are as embarrassing as having a bowel accident. Yet this is the everyday reality for a lot of people. Fecal incontinence, i.e. involuntary loss of liquid and solid stool, mucus or wind, is a very distressing condition which significantly reduces quality of life.
Topics: Science Alert, Bowel dysfunction, Fecal incontinence
