9. Bowel and Bladder Dysfunctions: The Silent Afflictions
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Often overshadowed by GPI’s more overt neurological symptoms, bowel and bladder dysfunctions can significantly impact quality of life. Incontinence or its opposite, retention, are not just physical challenges; they carry a heavy emotional toll, often shrouded in embarrassment and distress.
The nervous system, in its intricate design, governs our internal organs’ functions, including the bowel and bladder. GPI’s neural damage can disrupt these pathways, leading to involuntary releases or, conversely, painful retentions.(9)
