India, Nov. 4 -- In Spina Bifida, the spinal cord and spinal column do not form completely, which affects the nerve supply in the lower part of the body, affecting the bowel, bladder, and muscle strength of the lower limbs. As in most cases, the girl's condition was detected at birth, but despite surgical correction, she was wheelchair bound with no sensation in the lower half of the body, disabling her from controlling her bowel. This resulted in abdominal distention, constipation, and leakage of stool.

A journalist, she had made herself independent in all aspects despite her disability, except the bowel movements; for this one aspect, she had been dependent on her parents for the last 32 years. Her parents used to give her an enema dai...