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Science Alert: Bladder and bowel interaction – Linked together, for better or worse?

The bladder and bowel are neighbours in the body and share innervation. Shared innervation means that the nerves travel together. This may be one reason why we commonly see an overlap in symptom profiles in lower urinary tract and colonic disorders.

Topics: Science Alert, Bowel dysfunction, Bladder dysfunction

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Science Alert: Bladder and bowel interaction – Linked together, for better or worse?

The bladder and bowel are neighbours in the body and share innervation. Shared innervation means that the nerves travel together. This may be one reason why we commonly see an overlap in symptom profiles in lower urinary tract and colonic disorders.

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