I have constipation due to transverse myelitis for the last few years. What can be done?
In this condition, constipation happens due to nerve-related bowel dysfunction, where signals between the brain, spinal cord, and colon are weakened. So fibre, water, and laxatives alone often don’t work or stop working over time. Setting a steady time and fixing routine is important. Start by going to the toilet at the same time everyday preferable between 5-7AM. Eat soft cooked food and not heavy fibres. And I would recommend getting an enema or a glycerin suppository every now and then to lubricate the rectum and helping with cleaning it. If the problem is serious, contact us so we can guide you with the diet and lifestyle properly.
Most protocols give you a fixed plan and leave you to follow it. The problem is that your body responds differently at week 2 than it does at week 8. What helps at the start can become irrelevant — or even counterproductive — as your gut begins to heal. At Thavira Health, our AYUSH-certified doctors review and adjust your protocol every single week. That's what makes the difference between temporary improvement and permanent healing. If you want to understand how this works for your specific condition, our information-packed webinar is the place to start — or book a consultation call directly: thavira.health.