Neurogenic Bowel
This is a dysfunction of the urinary bladder caused by a problem of the nervous system. Types of
Neurogenic bladder is impaired bladder function resulting from damage to the nerves that govern the urinary tract. Various nerves converge in the area of the bladder and serve to control the muscles of the urinary tract, which includes the sphincter muscles that normally form a tight...
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Neurogenic bladder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Neurogenic bladder is a urinary problem in which the bladder does not empty properly due to a neurological condition.See also: Urinary... Read more »
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Irritable bowel syndrome (functional bowel)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) refers to a disorder that involves abdominal pain and cramping, as well as changes in bowel movements. It is not the... Read more »
Bowel resection
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Large bowel resection is surgery to remove all or part of your large bowel. This surgery is also called colectomy. The large bowel is also called the... Read more »
Bowel incontinence
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