A complication that occurs is called a rectocele where the thin wall (the posterior vaginal wall) separating the rectum and the vagina is weak or overstretched to the point where a piece of the rectum is extending into the wall of the vagina. What is also known as the posterior vaginal wall prolapse is the disorder, which is normally experienced after the birth of a child, old age or over lifting.
These symptoms are mild and more severe which can include:
The weakened of the pelvic floor can occur because of a number of causes that can cause a rectocele:
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The rectocele, also known as an anterior vaginal wall prolapse, is whereby, the thin layer between the rectum and vagina becomes weak or stretched such that the rectum sticks out into the vagina.
Yes. Many people live with a rectocele over an extended duration of time. When the condition is mild, a lifestyle change, pelvic floor exercises and other non-surgical mechanisms of treatment may help to relieve the symptoms.
The common factors include the weakening of the pelvic floor following the birth of a child, chronic straining during bowel movements, aging, obesity, and those related to the pelvic surgeries.
No. A colonoscopy is not very dangerous procedure and does not worsen a rectocele. The second point which you must observe is that you should always discuss your concerns with your doctor before the procedure.
In the latter, surgical intervention may be recommended when the non-operative treatment fails to improve symptoms or has a substantial impact on daily living, bowel and comfort.
In the first line of treatment, pelvic floor physical therapy, biofeedback, dietary changes to prevent constipation, stool softeners, and the use of a vaginal pessary are involved.
Minimally invasive surgery does not take too much time before it heals and usually it takes 4-6 weeks and after it is healed you can resume normal activities though at a slow pace.
Yes. Pelvic floor exercises cause the muscles surrounding the rectum and vagina to be stronger and reduces the symptoms and may prevent or delay the need to have an operation.
Yes. One of the complications arising in most women after childbirth is a rectocele. Pelvic floor therapy and preventive exercises will also be able to improve the symptoms.
GastroDoxs in Houston offers special evaluation and tailored therapy schedules to rectocele like non-surgical and minimal invasive surgery.
