Are bladder and bowel problems associated with arachnoiditis?
Arachnoiditis in the lumbosacral region of the spinal canal can affect the autonomic nerve supply to the bladder and bowel, leading to dysfunction. Bladder: either decreased activity with difficulty passing urine and inability to completely empty the bladder, or increased activity resulting in urgency or incontinence. Bowel: the usual effect is constipation; incontinence can also occur.
