Near the end of life, some people lose control of their bladder or bowels as their muscles relax. There are ways to make sure comfort and dignity are maintained as much as possible. Ask the doctor or nurse what they would suggest to help with this.

Does a dying person have bowel movements?

As you get closer to the end of your life, you should still expect to have some bowel movements, even if you aren't eating much. Constipation can be an uncomfortable side effect of many medications. The most common are those to treat pain, nausea, and depression, but other medications can also cause it.

What are 5 physical signs of impending death?