How Do People with High-Level Paralysis Eliminate Waste?

High paraplegia can cause difficulty in excreting urine and feces due to poor gastrointestinal motility after bed rest. Daily abdominal massage can be performed clockwise for 10 to 20 minutes each time, combined with the use of Maren Runchang Pills. If there is no bowel movement, some laxatives can be taken for treatment. If the stool is dry, a glycerin suppository can be used externally to help lubricate the intestines and facilitate bowel movements. It is also recommended to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, such as bananas and leeks.

Patients with high paraplegia may experience urinary incontinence and require long-term catheterization or repeated catheterization, which can easily induce urinary tract infections. Additionally, constipation can cause fecal matter to accumulate in the intestines for a long time, allowing more toxic substances to enter the blood circulation and reducing the body's resistance. Therefore, it is crucial to be very careful in nursing to avoid these situations.

Due to limited mobility, patients with high paraplegia may have reduced outdoor activities and decreased resistance, making them susceptible to respiratory and urinary tract infections. Therefore, family members should encourage patients to actively engage in upper body exercises, such as using dumbbells, and participate in outdoor activities as soon as possible using a wheelchair to enhance their physical resistance and reduce the occurrence of infections.

Patients with high paraplegia are prone to constipation due to slowed intestinal motility. Therefore, it is important to adjust their diet and consume more fruits and vegetables while avoiding overeating.