Bowel dysfunction
According to Bladder & Bowel UK 6.5 million people in the UK are suffering with some form of bowel dysfunction, including faecal leakage, constipation and difficulty emptying the bowel. Many suffer in silence because it is a topic that is embarrassing to talk about. At Purely Pelvic Health Physio we offer a safe, confidential environment to support you with these conversations in order to seek help and treatment
Symptoms you may experience can include:
- Bowel urgency
- Faecal incontinence
- Incontinence of wind (flatus incontinence)
- Difficulty wiping clean
- Obstructive defecation syndrome
- Chronic constipation and straining
Treatments may include:
- Sphincter muscle re-education and strengthening
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation for Sphincter muscle strengthening
- Acupuncture for IBS
- Advice on diet and fibre intake
- Advice on Imodium’s and laxatives, probiotics and supplements
- Advice on inserts
- Low volume rectal irrigation
- Prescription service available
