Nachtasten

English translation: digital stimulation

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German term or phrase:Nachtasten
English translation:digital stimulation
Entered by: David Willett

20:56 Mar 24, 2006
German to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical (general)
German term or phrase: Nachtasten
Again, from a discharge report on a partially-paralysed patient, with reference to bowel movements:

"Entleerung durch *Nachtasten* möglich."

What is "Nachtasten"? Medical terms only please!

TIA, David.
David Willett
United Kingdom
Local time: 02:08
digital stimulation
Explanation:
http://www.unitedspinal.org/pages.php?catid=238&pageid=701&t...

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Note added at 1 hr (2006-03-24 22:08:39 GMT)
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Another web page with all the details on hows it's actually performed:
http://www.daytondailynews.com/health/healthfd/shared/health...
Selected response from:

Susan Keller
Local time: 03:08
Grading comment
Thanks very much, Susan!
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Summary of answers provided
4 +3digital stimulation
Susan Keller
3 -1palpitation
aruna yallapragada


  

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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
digital stimulation


Explanation:
http://www.unitedspinal.org/pages.php?catid=238&pageid=701&t...

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Note added at 1 hr (2006-03-24 22:08:39 GMT)
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Another web page with all the details on hows it's actually performed:
http://www.daytondailynews.com/health/healthfd/shared/health...

Susan Keller
Local time: 03:08
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 28
Grading comment
Thanks very much, Susan!

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agree  Anne Schulz
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agree  Dr Sue Levy (X)
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agree  IC --
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6 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): -1
palpitation


Explanation:
it is usually used in connection with help given during delivery.

aruna yallapragada
Local time: 06:38
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in TeluguTelugu

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
disagree  Dr Sue Levy (X): palpitations are when your heart beats too fast
6 hrs
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