What to do if you can’t pass stools with a spinal injury

The inability to pass stool after spinal injury is usually caused by the blockage of nerve conduction after spinal injury and prolonged bed rest, which can be improved by general treatment and medication. 1. General treatment: prolonged bed rest and nerve damage can lead to constipation, you can perform clockwise massage around the umbilicus to promote intestinal peristalsis, which can help the discharge of stool. Usually pay attention to eat more crude fiber food, drink more water, avoid spicy and stimulating food, light diet. 2. Drug therapy: you can use Keseru and other external anal drugs, play a role in lubrication and stimulation of the intestinal tract, but also oral laxative drugs such as Ma Ren Lunji Pill, four mill soup and other medicines, if necessary, you can also carry out enema treatment. After the spinal injury patients should also pay attention to the prevention of pressure ulcers, muscle atrophy and other complications, it is recommended that patients with any symptoms of discomfort, should be timely consultation and review, under the guidance of the doctor for standardized treatment.