This section discusses some of the problems that you have control at home with your bowels and bladder. This is a subject that few people are openly discussed, it is a fact that many people do not even about consciously. But now, after a hospital stay and treatments, you may be experiencing some discomfort with these functions.

The two main problems with bowel movements:

1. Constipation is irregular and rarely defecation;

2. Diarrhea unusualfrequent bowel movements are more fluid than usual.

Both problems are inconvenient, but can be liberated and be prevented in many cases.

Constipation can be caused by a lack of activity, or a significant change in the diet. It can be caused, for example, as narcotics, or chemo-therapy drugs are also caused by drugs. Sometimes constipation occurs because your environment has changed. Perhaps you have less privacy than usual, or you have to use a bed pan.

Here are some simple ways to avoid areConstipation:

Add to your diet foods that, in the fiber and bulk, high as fresh or dried fruits, vegetables, whole grain bread and cereals and bran. Try prune juice or a glass of hot lemon water. Drink plenty of liquids of any kind and will be as active as possible.

There are many medications to prevent constipation, such as Stuhlweichmachern and bulk forming agents. Stool softeners and stimulant laxatives are a must for anyone who regularly takes drugs. Ask your doctor, nurse orPharmacist pointed out that it would be right for you. Avoid bulk laxatives if you are taking drugs, they can cause severe constipation.

For many people on a regular basis or even daily use of a suppository is an effective means to promote bowels. Glycerin ® and Dulcolax ® Suppositories are two common types. To insert a suppository into the rectum, just wet with lubricating jelly (KY ® or Vaseline ®) or even water. With the index finger, push it through the analsphincter (muscle) into the rectum. You can use a rubber glove, finger Cotea ®, or plastic envelope or baggie to insert a suppository. Push it as far as you can reach with your finger. It takes about 20 minutes for a suppository to promote a bowel movement.

Taking a laxative at bedtime often encourage a morning bowel movement. However, laxatives can cause severe abdominal cramps and diarrhea medication, even if they are used too freely. Ask your doctor or nurse what kind of laxativeto use and how often to use them.

Enemas to relieve severe constipation. An inlet introduces fluid into the intestine to promote a bowel movement. There are various liquids can be used in giving an enema. They range from the preparation, one-way fleets ® to tap water supplied through an intestinal tube of a reusable plastic or rubber bag. A Fleets enema ® is the easiest way to get himself, and is a gentle way to relieve mild constipation. Simply follow the manufacturer'sDirections.

Fleet

If a vigorous warm-up is required, we recommend tap water and salt (1 tsp. Salt 1 pint of water). The water should be slightly warmer than body temperature, about 105 °. For this you may need some help. You should be on the left side you are leaning to the right leg, and insert the lubricated rectal tube a few inches into the rectum. The containers with liquids should be supported about 1 1 / 2 feet above the buttocks. Now let the clamp on the tube so that theWater flow into your rectum by gravity, if you feel cramping, just pinch the hose for a few minutes before the start again. Stop up to one liter of water in this way, but if you think you have your limit is reached. Keep the liquid as long as possible, this is usually not more than a few minutes.

Diarrhea Relief

Constipation is the most common problem anymore, but people with cancer may also experience diarrhea as a result of chemotherapy, radiotherapy,Sensitivity to certain foods or emotional stress. Although it may appear strange, serious constipation cause diarrhea. (Liquid stool can leak hard piece of stool in your rectum when you are blocked has been received.) Your doctor will help you to discuss the cause of your diarrhea and whether a drug is needed.

To relieve the symptoms of diarrhea, the first thing to do, limit yourself to liquids in order to allow your bowel to rest. Drink a lot easierFluids, such as apricot nectar, water, tea and weak. You should either warm or at room temperature. If you feel better, gradually add foods low roughage and bulk commodities such as rice, cream of rice, applesauce, mashed potatoes, dry toast and crackers. Decreases As your diarrhea, you can slowly return to your normal diet. It is important to a lot of fluid to drink to replace fluids lost in diarrhea.

Bedpan

With a bedpan is a nuisance, but it is inevitable if you do notout of bed. If you use a bed pan made of metal, with warm water before it. Be sure it is completely dry before you slide it under the body. Powdering of the pan it is useful to slip in easily. If a regular bed pan is too large to use, "flat" fracture pans can be won.

bed pan

Catheter

If you have a problem controlling your urination, measures must be taken to keep your skin clean and dry. In men, a condom-type catheter may be used. Tois to hold the penis firmly in hand. Place the opening of the condom at the tip of the penis and carefully unroll the condom on the shaft of the penis. When they unrolled completely, remove the adhesive foam and wrap it around the condom, being careful that it fits snugly without cutting off circulation. The condom catheter can then be attached to a gravity drainage bag. It may be as long as he holds up long-a week.

Sometimes people are to be sentfrom the hospital with a semi-permanent ® Foley catheter, which the family helper, as you must take care to learn. The most important rule to remember is that such a catheter by the bladder, is entering a direct line for germs in the body. It must be ensured to maintain the connections and drainage port free from impurities. This is simply because they do not pay attention to, to, nothing to touch the bag drainage port when it is exposed to the urine done drain. The nurse will show you the correctMethod before you leave the hospital.

Cleaning the skin and the catheter into the body where it is very important. Twice a day, scrub the area with an antiseptic solution such as Betadine ®. Apply a small amount of lubricant such as Betadine ® antiseptic ointment to the catheter so that it does not irritate the skin when it invades the body.

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