Using Enemas to Help Provide Relief from LARS (Low Anterior Resection Syndrome)
Recently I was contacted by Kate, who has sought support for her husband who suffers from LARS (low anterior resection syndrome) following colorectal cancer surgery. LARS is a constellation of symptoms which can include fecal incontinence or urgency, frequent or fragmented bowel movements, emptying difficulties, and increased intestinal gas, that can occur after a sphincter-sparing resection of the rectum. I would like to share my dialogue with Kate in the hope of helping others who are struggling with LARS...