Bowel Care Programs
Regular bowel movements rid the body of waste, making room for new food and fluids to move through the GI tract and supply the body with nutrients. It is especially important to have regular bowel movements.
Daily Bowel Care
Health conditions can cause problems with how your bowels function. A daily bowel care program can help manage this problem and avoid embarrassment.
Keeping active helps prevent constipation. Try to walk, if you can. If you are in a wheelchair, ask your provider about exercises.
Eat plenty of food that is high in fiber. Read labels on packages and bottles to see how much fiber the food contains.
What to Expect at Home
Nerves that help your bowels work smoothly can be damaged after a brain or spinal cord injury. People with multiple sclerosis also have problems with their bowels. Those with poorly controlled diabetes can also be affected.
Symptoms may include:
- Constipation (difficult bowel movements)
- Diarrhea (loose bowel movements)
- Loss of bowel control
A daily bowel care program can help you avoid embarrassment. Work with your health care provider.
Basic Questions About Enemas
Enemas are injections of fluids used to cleanse or stimulate the emptying of your bowel. This procedure has been used for years to treat constipation and similar issues.
Constipation is a severe condition that slows down the movement of your stool. It also makes the stool hard and difficult to excrete.
Eat Foods High In Fiber!
Dietary fiber increases the weight and size of your stool and softens it. A bulky stool is easier to pass, decreasing your chance of constipation. If you have loose, watery stools, fiber may help to solidify the stool because it absorbs water and adds bulk to stool. Fiber will help to maintain the health of your bowel.
Our Bowel Care Blog – Curated Articles
The disposal of waste on a regular basis is significant for your overall health. A large volume of toxins are rinsed out by your liver to the intestines. If these toxins are not disposed of by the bowels, then they can threaten your overall health.
Bowel Care Program Success
Consistency in timing is critical to success. An established time to perform a bowel program will ‘train’ the bowel to empty on a regular routine.