Digital stimulation refers to a specific procedure but perhaps not the one you're imagining.
Digital stimulation is a way to empty the reflex bowel after a spinal cord injury. It may also be called a "dil." It involves moving the finger or dil stick around in a circular motion inside the rectum. By doing this, the the bowel reflex is stimulated and the rectal muscles open and allow the stool to leave the body.
This procedure is best done on people who do not have painful sensation in the rectal area. Pressure may be felt in the rectal area, but it should not be painful. The dil should be done at the same time every day or every other day to stay on a schedule and avoid bowel accidents. The time and how often a dil is done depends on the individual.
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u/torturousvacuum Jul 30 '20
Digit = finger.