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
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease. This means that the immune system attacks the central nervous system and causes nerve damage and communication breakdown between brain and body.
Topics: Science Alert, Multiple Sklerose (MS)
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
Urethral stricture is a medical condition that mainly affects men. It can restrict urinary flow due to a narrowing of the urethra, and the causes can include trauma or inflammation.
Topics: Science Alert, Men's Health, Urethral Strictures
Health problems are common after a spinal cord injury and they have been found to have a great impact on day to day life. A recent publication describes the extent of this impact and also lists the most frequent problems, such as bladder and bowel regulation.
Topics: Science Alert, Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
