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Normal bowel function - Preventing constipation
The pelvic floor is made up of a network of muscles and nerves that control both bladder and bowel function. Good bowel habits help to protect these muscles and minimise the risk of both bladder and bowel incontinence.
- Organisation:
- Royal Women's Hospital Victoria
- Topic:
- Kidneys and bladder, Bowel
- Target audience:
- Women
- Service area:
- VIC
- Published:
- June 2018
- Last reviewed:
- March 2024
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