This resource is great for educating your patients/clients about nutrition for neurogenic bowel and bladder, which is often present in those with spinal cord injuries (SCI), spina bifida, paralysis, Parkinson’s, or Multiple Sclerosis (MS).Â
People with paralysis commonly struggle with having regular bowel movements, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, spending hours on the toilet everyday, and UTIs. This guide will walk your clients through how to manage their bowel and bladder through practical nutrition tips.
This nutrition guide for neurogenic bowel and bladder includes:
- What is neurogenic bowel and bladder?
- What role does nutrition play?
- Soluble vs insoluble fiber for constipation and/or loose stools in neurogenic bowel
- Food sources of each type of fiber
- Tips for increasing fiber intake
- Importance of fluids for neurogenic bowel and bladder (fluid intake guide, beverages that count as fluid, and tips for increasing fluid intake)
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