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How can you have a bowel movement after having a back and neck injury?
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Depend on cause: If you have experienced a spinal cord injury, you should contact your doctor for bowel & bladder management techniques. If this is secondary to medication, a change of medication may be helpful. The drinking of plentiful liquids, eating a high fiber diet may helpful. The use of prescription or otc stool softness and laxatives may help. Daily exercises may serve as a stimulant.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Bowel program: If you are referring to a spinal cord injury, the bowel can be trained to have regular movements. This often requires several steps and is taught during rehabilitation.
Answered 9/28/2016
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