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Could a paralyzed person ( from the waist down ) wear diapers?
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One option: Diapers are one option for a person who lacks bladder or bowel control. But there ae other options as well, such as intermittent catheterization and intermittent bowel cleanse so the person doesn't soil themselves. There is not a one size fits all (pardon the diaper pun) answer here. Each case has to be decided individually for its pros and cons to determine best course of action for that person.
Answered 8/5/2013
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