Question 1

i have a rectocele and am having nausea and bloating.  i just had a bm (small & hard) for the first time in 4 days. could i have a bowel obstruction?

Accepted Answer

Ractocele: If you had a BM, bowel obstruction is unlikely. You should see your MD as well as a colorectal surgeon.

Question 2

what is the treatment for rectocele?

Accepted Answer

Repair: Transanal or transvaginal surgical repair.  Either a colorectal surgeon or gynecologist.

Question 3

compare rectocele and rectal prolapse?

Accepted Answer

Vagina and anus: First rectum bulges into vagina, the second rectum slides out through the anus.

Question 4

what are common rectocele operation side effects?

Accepted Answer

Depends whether mesh: Is used which can be associated with infection, erosion of the mesh or rejection. Also making the sphincter too tight either with or without mesh can cause an outlet obstruction to varying degrees. Discuss this with the surgeon who will perform the surgery before you agree to the procedure.

Question 5

what  options are there for treatment of a rectocele?

Accepted Answer

Surgery or not: Rectocele - the rectum bulges into or out of the vagina.

Ways to decrease the symptoms of a rectocele include increasing dietary fiber, preventing constipation and straining during bowel movements.  Laxatives and stool softeners may also help.

Weight loss in obese individuals decreases pelvic pressure.

A vaginal pessary may help to decrease symptoms.

A vaginal surgical procedure may fix it.

Question 6

rectocele of a young woman usually due to prolonged labor?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Pregnancy and vaginal delivery, even without prolonged labor can result in rectocele.

Question 7

what is the recovery like after surgery to correct a rectocele?

Accepted Answer

Relatively short: You should discuss the planned procedure and post-op care with your surgeon.

Generally, a rectocele (posterior) repair recovery time is relatively short.  You should be up and walking the day after surgery.  You may experience some vaginal and rectal discomfort and pressure.

You may be back to relatively normal activities except for heavy lifting and sexual activity within a couple of weeks.

Question 8

why would you need a catheter for 4 days after rectocele surgery?

Accepted Answer

Here are some...: After a major local surgery for rectocele, the overall function of all nearby tissues and organs may be affected by surgery and its postoperative reaction. Hence, it is a good practice to leave an indwelling catheter for few days as recommended by the surgeon's experience. This practice has been proved beneficial by long professional experience.  More? Ask your doctor...

Question 9

how bad is the pain after hemorroid and rectocele repair  surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Hemorrhoid surgery and rectocele surgery are different surgeries and each have several options available. Would be best to have the specific surgery you are considering to provide an accurate answer.  For example, an exicisional hemorrhoidectomy can be a very painful procedure.

Question 10

i have got a rectocele prolapse. what will the doctors do to sort it?

Accepted Answer

Physical exam.: The evaluation of a rectocele is a good history and a physical exam.  Some doctors will examine you in the stirrups and standing.  A rectocele is often diagnosed in conjunction with a cystocele, uterine prolapse or vaginal prolapse.  You will have options for treatment.

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