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Rectocele in Texas

Dr. Bharat Pothuri Medically Reviewed by Dr. Bharat Pothuri, MD, FACG  |  Updated 03-17-2026

To restore the high-quality diagnostic procedures and care with high-quality care in which our local community is relied upon, our local team of GastroDoxs in Houston that focuses on the rectocele is a high-quality, minimally-invasive, holistic assessment and custom-made treatment option of the rectocele to restore the high-quality pelvic health, comfort, and confidence amongst local women.

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Condition Overview

To restore the high-quality diagnostic procedures and care with high-quality care in which our local community is relied upon, our local team of GastroDoxs in Houston that focuses on the rectocele is a high-quality, minimally-invasive, holistic assessment and custom-made treatment option of the rectocele to restore the high-quality pelvic health, comfort, and confidence amongst local women.

Symptoms

What is Rectocele?

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.

Common Symptoms

These symptoms are mild and more severe which can include:

  • Abdominal or vaginal loss or tension in the lower part
  • Difficulty passing stool
  • Vagina required to be flattened to assist in bowel movements
  • Feeling of bowel evacuation uncleanliness
  • Lower back pain
  • Pain during intercourse

Causes

The weakened of the pelvic floor can occur because of a number of causes that can cause a rectocele:

  • Birth and birth delivery
  • Problems with bowel or constipation
  • Honest old age and aching muscles
  • Excess body weight
  • Previous pelvic surgeries

Treatment Options

Treatment Options for Rectocele in Houston

Conservative and surgical operations are used as treatment interventions:

  • Pelvic floor therapy: treatment of quasi donned practice and methods that overpower the strength of pelvic muscles and within which bowel activities are regulated.
  • Biofeedback: Relaxation training to enable you to relax, and to make your pelvic floor move when passing a bowel.
  • Pessary support: It is a kind of appliance that can be inserted in the vagina to help the rectum to fit and release the pressure.
  • Changes in diet and lifestyle: Experiencing a high intake of dietary fiber, hydration, and not lifting heavy things to alleviate the pressure.
  • Stool softeners and laxatives: Pharmaceutical and nutritional supplements to reduce stool movements and guarantee overstrain.
  • Minimally invasive surgery: There are a number of different procedures that can be utilized such as repairing the rectovaginal wall either with native tissues or mesh reinforcement.
  • Recovery and follow-up: It is a trend that the majority of patients resume normal life in 4-6 weeks concurrent with rehabilitation and follow-up.

What Else Should You Know?

Why Choose GastroDoxs?

GastroDoxs in Houston is one of the locations where our board-certified gastroenterologists offer patient-centered care when treating rectocele based on the latest non-surgical treatment and minimally invasive procedures. You are willing to take the first step towards the world of comfort and confidence? You may contact us today or keep your appointment of consultation on the Internet.

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About the Author

Dr. Bharat Pothuri is a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist. With extensive experience in digestive health, he specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures, chronic GI disorder management, and preventive care. Dr. Pothuri is dedicated to providing expert, patient-focused insights to help improve gut health and overall well-being.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a rectocele?

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.

Can I live with a rectocele?

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.

What causes a rectocele?

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.

Worsen pathology of a rectocele with colonoscopy?

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.

How do you know that there is surgery in a rectocele?

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.

What do I want to first do in the effort to manage a rectocele?

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.

How does the length of recovery after rectocele surgery go?

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.

Dofd prolapse Do pelvic floor exercises work?

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.

Is it rare following the birth of a child?

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.

In which location can I get a good rectocele care in Houston?

GastroDoxs in Houston offers special evaluation and tailored therapy schedules to rectocele like non-surgical and minimal invasive surgery.

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