Chronic constipation (CC) is a common bowel dysfunction. There are several reasons for bowel dysfunction and several treatment methods, which are addressed in a new review article.
Topics: Science Alert, Bowel management, Bowel dysfunction
Fecal incontinence (FI) is a debilitating condition with a significant health burden. Although it has great clinical relevance and a profound impact on quality of life, there is still not much known about how to effectively treat this condition. This may be due to the diversity of causes of fecal incontinence, but may also be due to the lack of clinical investigation into possible treatment therapies.
Topics: Science Alert, Bowel management, Fecal incontinence
Available treatment options for bowel dysfunction vary depending on symptoms, but generally when starting therapy, a conservative approach is recommended. However, as one study shows, there is a reduction in bowel function over time in persons with neurogenic bowel disorders.
Topics: Science Alert, Bowel management
The bladder and bowel share the pelvic floor and, in spite of known (and unknown) synergies, limited research has been undertaken on this topic. There are, for example, few studies exploring the impact of bladder and bowel dysfunction on social activities and quality of life.
Topics: Science Alert, Bladder and bowel interaction, Bowel management
Bladder and bowel problems are common and of high importance for people with spinal cord injury and other neurogenic damage.
Topics: Science Alert, Bladder and bowel interaction, Bowel management
