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How is it possible for people with a spinal cord injury control their bowels?
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With careful plans: Something called a bowel program is developed with medications, use of the gastrocolic reflex and careful timing of rectal stimulation. Trying to get a consistent schedule with complete emptying of the bowel limits accidents.
Answered 9/28/2016
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