Body Functions

Bodily Functions After a Brain Injury

The brain is a dynamic organ that controls the many functions within the body. Each person's injury results in different effects, and the severity of each effect will also look different from person to person.  

Read more on each of the areas as they may relate to you or your loved one's brain injury:

• Bladder Elimination - Overview
  • Overfull Bladder
  • Urinary Reflux
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Kidney Stones
  • Indwelling Catheter - Female / Male
  • Foley Catheter (video) - Female/Male
  • Intermittent Catheterization - Female / Male
  • Condom Catheter
  • Suprapubic Catheter
  • Leg Bag Care
  • Toileting Program and an example of a Bladder Care Worksheet

• Bowel Elimination - Overview
  • Bowel Health
  • Constipation
  • Impaction
  • Diarrhea
  • Rectal Suppository
  • Rectal Bleeding
  • Illeostomy/Colostomy
  • Manual Evacuation
  • Tips for Bowel Program Success and a Bowel Program Worksheet

• Nutrition - Overview
  • Healthy, Balanced Nutrition
  • Tips for Healthful Weight Gain
  • Tips for Weight Management
  • Tube Feeding Guide and Troubleshooting

• Swallowing - Overview

• Skin Care - Overview
  • Skin Overview
  • Causes of Skin Problems
  • Special Skin Concerns
  • Weight Shifts 
  • Skin Checks and Skin Check Worksheet
  • Skin Treatment and a Turn Schedule

• Sleep and Fatigue
  • Sleep after Brain Injury - read more
  • Fatigue after Brain Injury - read more

• Respiratory Health - read more

• Vision - Overview 
  • Types of Vision Deficits
  • Visual Perception
  • Eye Care Professionals