Urinary Incontinence in Men: Types, Solutions, Home Remedies, & Treatments
https://www.medicinenet.com/urinary_incontinence_in_men_pictures_slideshow/article.htm Urinary Incontinence Is Common and Treatable.
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Caring for someone with incontinence can sometimes feel overwhelming.
One in four Australians aged 15 and older is incontinent.
Certain illnesses make people more susceptible, such as:
WHAT YOUR URINE SAYS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH
http://parkinsonsresource.org/news/articles/what-your-urine-says-about-your-health/
You or your doctor may be able to tell some things about your health simply by looking at the color of your pee and how clear it is. But a urinalysis, a test of your urine, can tell a lot more. Your doctor can use it to diagnose or keep an eye on several health conditions.
Blood in Your Urine – Call your doctor right away if you see blood in your urine. It could be caused by something fairly harmless, like hard exercise or medication. Or it may be a sign of something more serious like kidney disease, an enlarged prostate, bladder cancer, or sickle cell anemia.
A Closer Look – Some foods and medicines can change the color of your pee. For example, beets can make it reddish or dark brown, asparagus can make it green, and carrots can turn it orange. Certain antacids can turn your pee a shade of blue, and some chemotherapy medicines can make it orange. Sometimes an unusual color can be a sign of a health problem. Talk to your doctor if your pee suddenly changes color and you’re not sure why.
A Closer Smell – Foods, vitamins, and medication can all change the way your pee smells. For example, asparagus causes an ammonia-like odor for some people. Your pee also may smell stronger if you don’t drink enough water or you take vitamin B-6 supplements. But some health conditions can do it, too. Diabetes, bladder infections, kidney infections, and liver failure can all change the way your pee smells. Talk to your doctor if there’s a sudden change and it doesn’t go away.
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) – If you have one of these, your pee may be red or brownish or have spots of red in it. Or it might be green or cloudy and have a strong smell. UTIs usually happen because bacteria has gotten into your bladder or your urethra, the tube that carries pee out of your body. Your doctor can test a sample of your urine to find out if you have one. If you do, it can be treated with antibiotics.
Hyperglycemia – This is when you have too much sugar (glucose) in your blood. High levels of glucose also can show up in your urine. You can’t tell by looking at it, but your doctor can check by testing a sample. It can be a sign of diabetes and can lead to heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness, and other problems.
Dehydration – If your pee looks dark and you’re not going as often as usual, that could mean you don’t have enough water in your body. You also might feel tired, nauseated, or groggy. Your doctor may test a sample of your urine to see how much water is in it.
Vasculitis – If this affects your kidneys, your pee may be tea-colored and you may have a fever and body aches. It happens when your own antibodies —which your body makes to fight germs—attack the small blood vessels in one of your organs instead. It may lead to blood and protein in your urine and can make your kidneys stop working.
Glomerulonephritis – Bloody or foamy urine can be a sign of this disease. It also can make your face or ankles swell and cause muscle cramps and itchy skin. It happens when the tiny filters in one of your kidneys get inflamed. That can make fluid and waste build up in your body and cause problems like high blood pressure or kidney failure. Glomerulonephritis can be brought on by several health issues, including diabetes, an infection, or an autoimmune disease.
Blockage – If you can’t go or you feel like you have to go often but don’t pee much when you do, that can mean something is keeping it from coming out. You may also see blood in your urine, or it might look cloudy. A blockage can be caused by an enlarged prostate, kidney stones, bladder cancer, or blood clots, among other conditions.
Kidney Stones – If your doctor thinks you have kidney stones—when certain minerals form tiny rocks that block the tubes you use to pee—she’ll test your urine for calcium and a certain kind of acid. These tests can also help find problems with your small intestine, parathyroid glands, or kidneys.
Liver or Gallbladder Problems – If your pee is very dark, something could be going on with one of these organs. Too much of certain drugs, like acetaminophen (Tylenol), can lead to problems. And cancer, a stone blocking the way to your gallbladder, viruses like hepatitis C, and other illness can, too. These issues can cause your body to make a yellow fluid called bilirubin that turns your pee very dark. And it can leak out of your liver and into your blood and make your skin and eyes turn yellow (this is called jaundice). Blood and urine tests can measure your level of bilirubin.
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https://www.continence.org.au/data/files/Factsheets/Caring_for_someone_with_bladder_or_bowel_problems_booklet.pdf
Caring for someone with incontinence can sometimes feel overwhelming. However, there are services available to help you and the person you are caring for to better manage the issue. The following services are a good first step in addressing problems that are experienced. As previously mentioned, it is important both the carer and the person being cared for, where possible, clearly discuss the reasons and need for seeking help.
Step 1: Symptoms requiring immediate attention
• If the problem comes on suddenly, see a doctor to make sure it is not an infection.
• If the person being cared for suddenly CANNOT pass urine, see a doctor IMMEDIATELY as this may be a medical emergency.
• If the person is constipated, see the doctor about treatment options. Constipation can also impact bladder control.
• See a doctor or a specialist if there is ongoing diarrhoea.
However, there are services available to help you and the person you are caring for to better manage the issue. The following services are a good first step in addressing problems that are experienced.
Continence nurse advisor
A continence nurse advisor is a registered nurse with extensive training in continence care. They are able to assess your condition and work with you to develop a management plan to suit your needs. Continence nurse advisors may visit you at home or see you in a continence clinic.
OzCare can come to your home - show you continence samples Ph 07 5569 6200 Mobile 041 775 1813
CAP Payment up to $609.70 index annually - Assists eligible people with the costs of their incontinence
https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/bladder-and-bowel/about-bladder-and-bowel-health
- Helpline Phone 1800 33 00 66 Mon - Fri 8.00am to 8.00pm includes NDIS
Continence Aids Payment Scheme -
Eligibility and Payment Rates: https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/services/medicare/continence-aids-payment-scheme
The 2021-22 payment rate for CAPS is up to $635.10 per person.
This payment doesn’t add to your taxable income and doesn’t prevent you from getting other payments from us.
We index the CAPS payment on 1 July each year.
The Continence Foundation’s wide range of information resources for carers and professionals is accessible on its website (access them here) or by calling the National Continence Helpline on 1800 33 00 66. Healthcare workers can also speak with continence nurse advisors on the helpline for clinical advice, information and resources week days from 8am to 8pm AEST.
https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/bladder-and-bowel
Their service is also available to consumers, and non-English speaking patients can access an interpreter on 131 450.
It is important both the carer and the person being cared for, where possible, clearly discuss the reasons and need for seeking help.
Step 1: Symptoms requiring immediate attention
• If the problem comes on suddenly, see a doctor to make sure it is not an infection.
• If the person being cared for suddenly CANNOT pass urine, see a doctor IMMEDIATELY as this may be a medical emergency.
• If the person is constipated, see the doctor about treatment options. Constipation can also impact bladder control.
• See a doctor or a specialist if there is ongoing diarrhoea.
Step 2: Services available National Continence Helpline 1800 33 00 66
The National Continence Helpline on 1800 33 00 66 is staffed by a team of Continence nurse advisors who provide information and advice to people affected by, or caring for someone with a bladder or bowel problem. The Helpline provides free confidential information on continence-related topics, products and financial assistance schemes, and can provide contact details for local continence services.
The Helpline is available to Australian residents, and operates 8am to 8pm (AEST) Mondays to Friday (except national public holidays).
Common topics covered by the Helpline include:
The Helpline also provides information about:
Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome:
Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic functional gastrointestinal disorder that presents with abdominal pain, related to defecation, accompanied by a change in stool frequency or form. Despite its impact on a patient’s quality of life, it has no effect on mortality.
A positive clinical diagnosis should be made if the characteristic symptoms are present and red flags are absent. Red flags should prompt specialist referral.
Scientists working on the gut microbiome* have discovered and isolated more than 100 completely new species of bacteria from healthy people’s intestines. The study from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Australia, and EMBL’s European Bioinformatics Institute, has created the most comprehensive collection of human intestinal bacteria to date. This will help researchers worldwide to investigate how our microbiome keeps us healthy, and its role in disease.
Reported 04 February, 2019 in Nature Biotechnology, the new resource will allow scientists to detect which bacteria are present in the human gut, more accurately and faster than ever before. This will also provide the foundation to develop new ways of treating diseases such as gastrointestinal disorders, infections and immune conditions.
About 2 per cent of a person’s body weight is due to bacteria and the intestinal microbiome is a major bacterial site and an essential contributor to human health. Imbalances in our gut microbiome can contribute to diseases and complex conditions such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome allergies and obesity. However, as many species of gut bacteria are extremely difficult to grow in the laboratory, there is a huge gap in our knowledge of them.
https://www.sanger.ac.uk/news/view/more-100-new-gut-bacteria-discovered-human-microbiome
Out of hours help:
You can phone the National Continence Helpline between the hours of 8am and 8pm Australian Eastern Standard Time.
Out of these hours, please contact the After Hours GP helpline. Queenslanders will access GP advice on 13HEALTH (13 43 25 84).
We are greatly thankful for the comprehensive information in their downloadable help booklet. This is one of the main reasons a Carer may contemplate having their person go into residential care. It just gets all too much; and is all too personal...
https://www.continence.org.au/resource/caring-someone-bladder-or-bowel-problems
N E W
Continence Support Now, developed by Continence Foundation of Australia, offers a concise, mobile-device-friendly website that personal care workers can easily access on their smartphones, tablets, laptop or desktop computers, and covers basic information on
Using assistive technology? NDIS assistance:
The Continence Foundation website has also been optimised for people using assistive technology, and all of the foundation’s YouTube videos are now captioned to increase the accessibility of these resources in their NEW web resources for people with disability and low literacy.
The resources include fact sheets on key topics related to incontinence management, and information for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants and planners. The videos help participants and their carers, as well as NDIS planners and Local Area Coordinators, to consider continence needs and requirements when formulating NDIS plans.
The videos for NDIS planners, Local Area Coordinators and other service providers cover topic areas such as:
The foundation has also produced easy to understand fact sheets covering four key subjects related to the management and prevention of incontinence:
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Interestingly, inclining the head of your bed by just six to eight inches (15 to 20cm) at the head seems to generate remarkable improvements for many people suffering conditions such as circulatory and respiratory issues, diabetes, leg ulcers, migraines, multiple sclerosis, oedema, Parkinson's disease, skin problems, spinal cord injuries, varicose veins and many more.
Our entire digestive tract is composed of a single tube running from our mouth to anus. When we are inclined in bed, no matter which position we sleep in, gravity is positively acting upon the digestive system by helping to move food more quickly, which helps to prevent constipation and diarrhoea and avoid scybala (Hardened masses of faeces) from causing a blockage in the colon.
When we are inclined in bed, no matter which position we sleep in, gravity is positively acting upon the digestive system by helping to move food more quickly, which helps to prevent constipation and diarrhoea and avoid scybala (Hardened masses of faeces) from causing a blockage in the colon.
IBT has been successful in arresting acute diarrhoea in patients at the end of life with AIDS!
It's not difficult to see how avoiding sleeping for too long in one position and rotating in bed, would accommodate the passage of waste food more effectively in both flat and inclined bed rest.
Keeping food moving is important and more easily accomplished with activity-as we change our posture. This undoubtedly helps our food to navigate the bends in the intestines and bowel. When we are in an inclined bed, bowel movements tend to occur shortly after getting up in the morning and become more regular. This is great news for the lining of the digestive tract, because it is helping to prevent the stagnation and overburden of our intestines with bacteria and decaying, poorly-digested food.
https://inclinedbedtherapy.com/research/182-how-is-digestion-affected-by-inclined-bed-therapy
Have a look at inclinedbedtherapy.com for some suggestions. Simple to do.
for a fun look at the inclined bed!
For many years, I had the head of our bed inclined, then as the disease progressed and Don wanted a hospital bed, I placed the raisers under the top legs of the bed. Even in the nursing home, I noticed that Don's electric bed was raised at the head. Although Don was originally diagnosed with Parkinson's, it became clear that he was ticking the boxes for Lewy Body Dementia. This was a breakthrough for his neurologist. His disease lasted 23 years, until he gently went to sleep...
- Reviewed By: Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD
https://www.medicinenet.com/urinary_incontinence_in_men_pictures_slideshow/article.htm Urinary Incontinence Is Common and Treatable.
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Caring for someone with incontinence can sometimes feel overwhelming.
One in four Australians aged 15 and older is incontinent.
Certain illnesses make people more susceptible, such as:
- Parkinson’s disease,
- multiple sclerosis,
- stroke,
- diabetes,
- spina bifida and
- arthritis
- a chronic disease
WHAT YOUR URINE SAYS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH
http://parkinsonsresource.org/news/articles/what-your-urine-says-about-your-health/
You or your doctor may be able to tell some things about your health simply by looking at the color of your pee and how clear it is. But a urinalysis, a test of your urine, can tell a lot more. Your doctor can use it to diagnose or keep an eye on several health conditions.
Blood in Your Urine – Call your doctor right away if you see blood in your urine. It could be caused by something fairly harmless, like hard exercise or medication. Or it may be a sign of something more serious like kidney disease, an enlarged prostate, bladder cancer, or sickle cell anemia.
A Closer Look – Some foods and medicines can change the color of your pee. For example, beets can make it reddish or dark brown, asparagus can make it green, and carrots can turn it orange. Certain antacids can turn your pee a shade of blue, and some chemotherapy medicines can make it orange. Sometimes an unusual color can be a sign of a health problem. Talk to your doctor if your pee suddenly changes color and you’re not sure why.
A Closer Smell – Foods, vitamins, and medication can all change the way your pee smells. For example, asparagus causes an ammonia-like odor for some people. Your pee also may smell stronger if you don’t drink enough water or you take vitamin B-6 supplements. But some health conditions can do it, too. Diabetes, bladder infections, kidney infections, and liver failure can all change the way your pee smells. Talk to your doctor if there’s a sudden change and it doesn’t go away.
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) – If you have one of these, your pee may be red or brownish or have spots of red in it. Or it might be green or cloudy and have a strong smell. UTIs usually happen because bacteria has gotten into your bladder or your urethra, the tube that carries pee out of your body. Your doctor can test a sample of your urine to find out if you have one. If you do, it can be treated with antibiotics.
Hyperglycemia – This is when you have too much sugar (glucose) in your blood. High levels of glucose also can show up in your urine. You can’t tell by looking at it, but your doctor can check by testing a sample. It can be a sign of diabetes and can lead to heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness, and other problems.
Dehydration – If your pee looks dark and you’re not going as often as usual, that could mean you don’t have enough water in your body. You also might feel tired, nauseated, or groggy. Your doctor may test a sample of your urine to see how much water is in it.
Vasculitis – If this affects your kidneys, your pee may be tea-colored and you may have a fever and body aches. It happens when your own antibodies —which your body makes to fight germs—attack the small blood vessels in one of your organs instead. It may lead to blood and protein in your urine and can make your kidneys stop working.
Glomerulonephritis – Bloody or foamy urine can be a sign of this disease. It also can make your face or ankles swell and cause muscle cramps and itchy skin. It happens when the tiny filters in one of your kidneys get inflamed. That can make fluid and waste build up in your body and cause problems like high blood pressure or kidney failure. Glomerulonephritis can be brought on by several health issues, including diabetes, an infection, or an autoimmune disease.
Blockage – If you can’t go or you feel like you have to go often but don’t pee much when you do, that can mean something is keeping it from coming out. You may also see blood in your urine, or it might look cloudy. A blockage can be caused by an enlarged prostate, kidney stones, bladder cancer, or blood clots, among other conditions.
Kidney Stones – If your doctor thinks you have kidney stones—when certain minerals form tiny rocks that block the tubes you use to pee—she’ll test your urine for calcium and a certain kind of acid. These tests can also help find problems with your small intestine, parathyroid glands, or kidneys.
Liver or Gallbladder Problems – If your pee is very dark, something could be going on with one of these organs. Too much of certain drugs, like acetaminophen (Tylenol), can lead to problems. And cancer, a stone blocking the way to your gallbladder, viruses like hepatitis C, and other illness can, too. These issues can cause your body to make a yellow fluid called bilirubin that turns your pee very dark. And it can leak out of your liver and into your blood and make your skin and eyes turn yellow (this is called jaundice). Blood and urine tests can measure your level of bilirubin.
=========================
https://www.continence.org.au/data/files/Factsheets/Caring_for_someone_with_bladder_or_bowel_problems_booklet.pdf
Caring for someone with incontinence can sometimes feel overwhelming. However, there are services available to help you and the person you are caring for to better manage the issue. The following services are a good first step in addressing problems that are experienced. As previously mentioned, it is important both the carer and the person being cared for, where possible, clearly discuss the reasons and need for seeking help.
Step 1: Symptoms requiring immediate attention
• If the problem comes on suddenly, see a doctor to make sure it is not an infection.
• If the person being cared for suddenly CANNOT pass urine, see a doctor IMMEDIATELY as this may be a medical emergency.
• If the person is constipated, see the doctor about treatment options. Constipation can also impact bladder control.
• See a doctor or a specialist if there is ongoing diarrhoea.
However, there are services available to help you and the person you are caring for to better manage the issue. The following services are a good first step in addressing problems that are experienced.
Continence nurse advisor
A continence nurse advisor is a registered nurse with extensive training in continence care. They are able to assess your condition and work with you to develop a management plan to suit your needs. Continence nurse advisors may visit you at home or see you in a continence clinic.
OzCare can come to your home - show you continence samples Ph 07 5569 6200 Mobile 041 775 1813
CAP Payment up to $609.70 index annually - Assists eligible people with the costs of their incontinence
https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/bladder-and-bowel/about-bladder-and-bowel-health
- Helpline Phone 1800 33 00 66 Mon - Fri 8.00am to 8.00pm includes NDIS
Continence Aids Payment Scheme -
Eligibility and Payment Rates: https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/services/medicare/continence-aids-payment-scheme
The 2021-22 payment rate for CAPS is up to $635.10 per person.
This payment doesn’t add to your taxable income and doesn’t prevent you from getting other payments from us.
We index the CAPS payment on 1 July each year.
The Continence Foundation’s wide range of information resources for carers and professionals is accessible on its website (access them here) or by calling the National Continence Helpline on 1800 33 00 66. Healthcare workers can also speak with continence nurse advisors on the helpline for clinical advice, information and resources week days from 8am to 8pm AEST.
https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/bladder-and-bowel
Their service is also available to consumers, and non-English speaking patients can access an interpreter on 131 450.
It is important both the carer and the person being cared for, where possible, clearly discuss the reasons and need for seeking help.
Step 1: Symptoms requiring immediate attention
• If the problem comes on suddenly, see a doctor to make sure it is not an infection.
• If the person being cared for suddenly CANNOT pass urine, see a doctor IMMEDIATELY as this may be a medical emergency.
• If the person is constipated, see the doctor about treatment options. Constipation can also impact bladder control.
• See a doctor or a specialist if there is ongoing diarrhoea.
Step 2: Services available National Continence Helpline 1800 33 00 66
The National Continence Helpline on 1800 33 00 66 is staffed by a team of Continence nurse advisors who provide information and advice to people affected by, or caring for someone with a bladder or bowel problem. The Helpline provides free confidential information on continence-related topics, products and financial assistance schemes, and can provide contact details for local continence services.
The Helpline is available to Australian residents, and operates 8am to 8pm (AEST) Mondays to Friday (except national public holidays).
Common topics covered by the Helpline include:
- pregnancy (pre and postnatal)
- prostate
- bedwetting
- chronic conditions (e.g. diabetes, overweight and obesity, MS, Parkinson's disease, etc.)
- funding schemes
- products
The Helpline also provides information about:
- the assessment and diagnosis of incontinence
- treatment options
- management advice, including product information and advice
- information about funding schemes to assist people to offset some of the costs associated with continence products
- details of local continence service providers, product suppliers and product manufacturers
- details of related funding schemes such as the Australian Government's Carer's Allowance
- access to a wide range of free information brochures, including brochures in languages other than English
Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome:
Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic functional gastrointestinal disorder that presents with abdominal pain, related to defecation, accompanied by a change in stool frequency or form. Despite its impact on a patient’s quality of life, it has no effect on mortality.
A positive clinical diagnosis should be made if the characteristic symptoms are present and red flags are absent. Red flags should prompt specialist referral.
Scientists working on the gut microbiome* have discovered and isolated more than 100 completely new species of bacteria from healthy people’s intestines. The study from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Australia, and EMBL’s European Bioinformatics Institute, has created the most comprehensive collection of human intestinal bacteria to date. This will help researchers worldwide to investigate how our microbiome keeps us healthy, and its role in disease.
Reported 04 February, 2019 in Nature Biotechnology, the new resource will allow scientists to detect which bacteria are present in the human gut, more accurately and faster than ever before. This will also provide the foundation to develop new ways of treating diseases such as gastrointestinal disorders, infections and immune conditions.
About 2 per cent of a person’s body weight is due to bacteria and the intestinal microbiome is a major bacterial site and an essential contributor to human health. Imbalances in our gut microbiome can contribute to diseases and complex conditions such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome allergies and obesity. However, as many species of gut bacteria are extremely difficult to grow in the laboratory, there is a huge gap in our knowledge of them.
https://www.sanger.ac.uk/news/view/more-100-new-gut-bacteria-discovered-human-microbiome
Out of hours help:
You can phone the National Continence Helpline between the hours of 8am and 8pm Australian Eastern Standard Time.
Out of these hours, please contact the After Hours GP helpline. Queenslanders will access GP advice on 13HEALTH (13 43 25 84).
We are greatly thankful for the comprehensive information in their downloadable help booklet. This is one of the main reasons a Carer may contemplate having their person go into residential care. It just gets all too much; and is all too personal...
https://www.continence.org.au/resource/caring-someone-bladder-or-bowel-problems
N E W
Continence Support Now, developed by Continence Foundation of Australia, offers a concise, mobile-device-friendly website that personal care workers can easily access on their smartphones, tablets, laptop or desktop computers, and covers basic information on
- skin care,
- products,
- equipment,
- catheters,
- bladder,
- bowel,
- diet,
- exercise,
- nutrition,
- mobility,
- toileting and
- care plans.
Using assistive technology? NDIS assistance:
The Continence Foundation website has also been optimised for people using assistive technology, and all of the foundation’s YouTube videos are now captioned to increase the accessibility of these resources in their NEW web resources for people with disability and low literacy.
The resources include fact sheets on key topics related to incontinence management, and information for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants and planners. The videos help participants and their carers, as well as NDIS planners and Local Area Coordinators, to consider continence needs and requirements when formulating NDIS plans.
The videos for NDIS planners, Local Area Coordinators and other service providers cover topic areas such as:
- what is incontinence
- the importance of continence assessments
- continence products and aids
- and discussing incontinence issues as part of the NDIS planning process
The foundation has also produced easy to understand fact sheets covering four key subjects related to the management and prevention of incontinence:
- How to have better bladder control
- How to have better bowel control
- Pelvic floor muscles exercises
- Healthy bladder and bowel habits.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Interestingly, inclining the head of your bed by just six to eight inches (15 to 20cm) at the head seems to generate remarkable improvements for many people suffering conditions such as circulatory and respiratory issues, diabetes, leg ulcers, migraines, multiple sclerosis, oedema, Parkinson's disease, skin problems, spinal cord injuries, varicose veins and many more.
Our entire digestive tract is composed of a single tube running from our mouth to anus. When we are inclined in bed, no matter which position we sleep in, gravity is positively acting upon the digestive system by helping to move food more quickly, which helps to prevent constipation and diarrhoea and avoid scybala (Hardened masses of faeces) from causing a blockage in the colon.
When we are inclined in bed, no matter which position we sleep in, gravity is positively acting upon the digestive system by helping to move food more quickly, which helps to prevent constipation and diarrhoea and avoid scybala (Hardened masses of faeces) from causing a blockage in the colon.
IBT has been successful in arresting acute diarrhoea in patients at the end of life with AIDS!
It's not difficult to see how avoiding sleeping for too long in one position and rotating in bed, would accommodate the passage of waste food more effectively in both flat and inclined bed rest.
Keeping food moving is important and more easily accomplished with activity-as we change our posture. This undoubtedly helps our food to navigate the bends in the intestines and bowel. When we are in an inclined bed, bowel movements tend to occur shortly after getting up in the morning and become more regular. This is great news for the lining of the digestive tract, because it is helping to prevent the stagnation and overburden of our intestines with bacteria and decaying, poorly-digested food.
https://inclinedbedtherapy.com/research/182-how-is-digestion-affected-by-inclined-bed-therapy
Have a look at inclinedbedtherapy.com for some suggestions. Simple to do.
for a fun look at the inclined bed!
For many years, I had the head of our bed inclined, then as the disease progressed and Don wanted a hospital bed, I placed the raisers under the top legs of the bed. Even in the nursing home, I noticed that Don's electric bed was raised at the head. Although Don was originally diagnosed with Parkinson's, it became clear that he was ticking the boxes for Lewy Body Dementia. This was a breakthrough for his neurologist. His disease lasted 23 years, until he gently went to sleep...