Bowel Management Site
Apr 18, 2014 20:27:44 GMT -8
Post by Butiki on Apr 18, 2014 20:27:44 GMT -8
Hi guys,I found this site about Bowel management while looking around the net, I personally found it very informative. As I am off my Peristeen for now my, main problem is loose stools, this site has some good information on that problem that I hadn't seen before.
Bowel Programs
With a spinal cord injury, you will need to train your bowels to have a bowel movement at the time you want.
Each person's bowel program should be individualized to fit his/her own needs. The type of disease or nerve damage should be taken into account as well as other factors. Components of a bowel program can include any combination of the following methods:
1. Manual Removal- Physical removal of the stool from the rectum. This can be combined with a bearing down technique called a valsalva maneuver (avoid this technique if you have a heart condition)
2. Digital Stimulation – Circular motion with the index finger in the rectum, which causes the anal sphincter to relax
3. Suppository - Dulcolax (stimulates the nerve endings in the rectum, causing a contraction of the bowel) or glycerine (draws water into the stool to stimulate evacuation)
4. Mini-enema – Softens, lubricates, and draws water into the stool to stimulate evacuation
With a spinal cord injury, you will need to train your bowels to have a bowel movement at the time you want.
Each person's bowel program should be individualized to fit his/her own needs. The type of disease or nerve damage should be taken into account as well as other factors. Components of a bowel program can include any combination of the following methods:
1. Manual Removal- Physical removal of the stool from the rectum. This can be combined with a bearing down technique called a valsalva maneuver (avoid this technique if you have a heart condition)
2. Digital Stimulation – Circular motion with the index finger in the rectum, which causes the anal sphincter to relax
3. Suppository - Dulcolax (stimulates the nerve endings in the rectum, causing a contraction of the bowel) or glycerine (draws water into the stool to stimulate evacuation)
4. Mini-enema – Softens, lubricates, and draws water into the stool to stimulate evacuation
