Rectocele!

Rectocele

Treatment of Rectocele
Homeopathic Treatment of Rectocele
Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Rectocele
Psychotherapy Treatment of Rectocele
Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Rectocele
Surgical Treatment of Rectocele
Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Rectocele
Other Treatment of Rectocele
What is Rectocele
Symptoms of Rectocele
Causes of Rectocele
Risk factors of Rectocele
Complications of Rectocele
Lab Investigations and Diagnosis of Rectocele
Precautions & Prevention of Rectocele
Treatment of Rectocele 

Homeopathic Treatment of Rectocele

Homeopathy naturally and gently improves muscle and sphincter tone. It also relieves complaints like pain, discomfort, recurrent infection, constipation etc. Some of the homeopathic medicines that can be used for treatment of Rectocele are:

Apis
Merc
Mur Ac
Calc
Sulph
Nux V
Podo
 

Acupuncture and Acupressure Treatment of Rectocele

Acupuncture relieves by improving muscle and sphincter tone. In acupuncture therapist will first diagnose the case on the basis of energy system or chi blockage as well as on the basis of status of five elements. On this basis certain disease specific acupoints are selected and stimulated.

Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy Treatment of Rectocele

Psychotherapy and hypnotherapy can help in stress relief. They can help in better coping and early relief. 

Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Rectocele

Conventional treatment of rectocele involves the use of vaginal pessary. It is a plastic or rubber ring inserted in the vagina to support the bulging tissues.

Surgical Treatment of Rectocele

If the rectocele protrudes outside your vagina and is especially bothersome, you may opt for surgery. Surgery usually consists of removing excess, stretched tissue that forms the rectocele. In most cases, this is done using a vaginal surgical approach.

What is Rectocele?

When the thin wall of fibrous tissue which separates the rectum from the vagina becomes weakened, a rectocele may develop. Childbirth and other processes that put pressure on the fascia can lead to a rectocele.

Symptoms of Rectocele

A bulge of tissue protruding through the vaginal opening
Constipation
Low back pain
Difficulty having a bowel movement
Pain or discomfort during sexual intercourse
A sensation of rectal pressure
Rectal pain
Difficulty controlling the passage of stool or gas from the rectum
Sensation of rectal pressure or fullness
 

Causes of Rectocele

Pregnancy and childbirth
Chronic constipation or straining with bowel movements
Chronic cough or bronchitis
Repeated heavy lifting
Being overweight or obese
 

Risk factors of Rectocele

Genetics
Childbirth
Obesity
Aging

Diagnosis of Rectocele

Diagnosis of Rectocele involves the following tests: 

Pelvic exam
MRI and X-ray
 

Precautions & Prevention of Rectocele

Preventing constipation
Maintaining a healthy weight
Do not smoke
Do Kegel exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles
Treat a chronic cough