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Summary

By the end of this module you should : Know about the types of continence problems after stroke. Know about ways the person can get treatment or equipment. Know some practical tips to cope with continence problems. Know ways to … Continue reading

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Bowel incontinence

This can be a distressing and embarrassing problem for the person. Sometimes it is actually caused when the person is constipated but faecal fluid leaks causing an overflow effect. This is solved by treating the constipation. If the person has … Continue reading

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Practical tips to cope with continence problems

View Text Alternative True /False quiz Hold on to urine for as long as you can. False-This may make continence worse and the person may have more infections in the bladder. Don’t drink so much so they don’t use the … Continue reading

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Introduction

Continence is a learned ability to control our bladder and bowel functions. About half of all stroke patients will experience some temporary bladder incontinence and 15% may go on to have further problems which require longer term treatment and management. … Continue reading

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