Understanding and management of bowel function after a Spinal Cord Injury

Among the various secondary conditions caused by a spinal cord injury, the often unstable management of one’s bowel functions is arguably among the top issues that creates a lot of angst for those who have experienced an SCI. Unpredictable and irregular bowel problems can contribute to depression or anxiety. You may feel overly concerned about not being able to control bowel movements in public and may not want to do things outside of your home. Just like other secondary conditions, the best place to start is understanding how our bowels function after an SCI and what you can do to better manage them which you can learn HERE.