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How bowel irrigation changed the life of 9-year old Ninthe

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Ninthe (9) lives with her parents and brother in Almelo, The Netherlands. From the day she was born, she was unable to feel the urge to go to the bathroom. We interviewed Ninthe and her parents at their home. Ninthe hopes her story will inspire other children to understand that bowel irrigation is not a problem and that you can go to school again without having accidents.
- Theme: Bowel
Meet Rosalinda Hardiman – paralympic swimmer and long-distance open water swimmer

Rosalinda, 67 years old and paralysed from the waist down, decided to swim the length of Loch Ness and became the first ever disabled person to do so. This was just one on a long line of swimming challenges that she has tackled – with great success, as her eight world records amply prove.
What is Transanal Irrigation (TAI)?

It can be difficult to find a regular toilet routine if you suffer from chronic constipation or fecal incontinence. Some people constantly fear public accidents or literary spending hours in the bathroom.
How I live my life to the fullest after rectal cancer

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Noah*, 49 years old, is recovering from rectal cancer. After surgery, he found he had additional problems with fecal incontinence which affected all aspects of his life. In this article, he tells us how Transanal Irrigation - TAI - allowed him to recover his freedom and confidence.
A life without constipation

Marija, 58 – has been chronically constipated for years.
How to Improve Your Digestion – 10 Expert Tips

We’ve all had to pay closer attention to how, when and what we eat, and it’s always worth reminding ourselves of how to treat ourselves and our digestion well, especially if we have a neurogenic diagnosis. Here are the 10 best tips for a healthy stomach from nutrition counselor and wellness expert Anna Carin.
Navigating Life with a Child with a Hidden Disability

Harry was born with various birth defects, and has been using stoma and then enemas and medicines since he was a child - until he discovered Navina Smart.
When is constipation an emergency?

Constipation is a common condition, affecting people of all ages. While the symptoms of constipation can impact your quality of life, it is often easy enough to manage at home. However, in some cases, constipation can present severe symptoms or health risks that require medical intervention and in some cases emergency treatment. 
Treatment Options for Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction

From your first minute on this Earth, your poo is of greatest interest. First to your parents (Is the child constipated? What color is the poo?). Then, after a gentle transition, you are supposed to be the poo manager yourself. And it is important - because when the bowel works, life tends to work.