Question 1

do boys have a pelvic floor - how would a doctor test to see if it's not functioning? son is not constipated but bm's take an hour to drop out.

Accepted Answer

Interesting question: Males have the same peri-anal muscle makeup as females.These are designed to signal the brain when stool is ready for emptying and to prevent accidental emptying.Emptying is dependent on donut like muscles in the walls of the large intestines. A chronic pattern of stool retention can balloon the walls and weaken their ability to squeeze.Frequent emptying helps the walls thicken and regain strength.

Question 2

what pelvic floor disorders  affect women?

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Many: Pelvic floor disorders covers a spectrum of pelvic organ prolapse which is when the pelvic organs are falling down from the normal postion. The bladder, urethra, rectum, vagina and uterus can all be involved to a minimal degree or extensively involved with complete prolapse, which is where the uterus or vagina falls outside completely. Incontinence is also commonly present.

Question 3

how is a hypertonic pelvic floor treated for a male? been suffering with it for 3 years now!

Accepted Answer

See a Urologist: A hypertonic pelvic floor occurs when the muscles in the pelvic floor become too tense and are unable to relax. Many people with a tense and non-relaxing pelvic floor experience constipation, painful sex, urgency and pelvic pain. treatment can consist of pelvic floor physical therapy (by specially trained physical therapists), muscle relaxants, biofeedback, and botox injections. See a urologist.

Question 4

why is the pain with pelvic floor dysfunction  not consistent.one day pain is mild one day more severe. i've just started some of the exercise.

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Pelvic floor dysfunc: Dysfunction muscle tension can be due to activity related to bowel habits, sitting for prolonged periods of time, or sexual habits. Typical for the pain to be up and down.

Question 5

what is pelvic floor rehabilitation?

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Autonomy & analgesia: Services to treat pain or incontinence when there are weakness or dysfunction in the pelvic or low back regions.  The therapies themselves are similar to treatments of other body areas with manual work, modalities and exercise.  What is unique is the therapist's understanding of the body region and physiology which can be quite complicated.

Question 6

what is the pelvic floor muscle and what is it for?

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Multiple muscles : These are multiple muscles which support your pelvic organs like the bladder.  Folks with lax pelvic floor muscles can have pain and or bladder incontinence.  It is not uncommon to have a "bladder suspension" surgery to lift these muscles after conservative kegel exercises have failed.

Question 7

what is anismus, pelvic-floor dyssynergia? how is it treated?

Accepted Answer

Pelvic muscle pain: Syndromes resulting in rectal/anal and pelvic muscle pain problems require a full examination.  This is performed through the anus in men, and through the vagina in women.  Physical therapy treatments are applied externally or internally depending on your condition and response.  Psychological issues may contribute, but certainly complicate your care, so try to communicate well with your physician.

Question 8

what's  pelvic floor rehab program?

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Rehab: Therapy directed towards normalizing muscle function of the pelvic floor. Used for pelvic floor tension myalgias, coccydynia, stress incontinence.

Question 9

hows pelvic floor prolapse diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Examination: The best way is physical examination including a pelvic and rectal examination.

Question 10

what do urogynecologists think about mesh for pelvic floor problems?

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Two sides: There are two opinions for the most part.  Those that dislike mesh & those that like mesh.  The mesh group can further be divided by those that place the mesh vaginally & those that place it abdominally (sacrocolpopexy) by open incision, laparoscopy, or robotic assisted.   Many consider sacrocolpopexy the gold standard for prolapse repair withe the first one being done in 1957.

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Do boys have a pelvic floor - how would a doctor test to see if it's not functioning? son is not constipated but bm's take an hour to drop out.

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How is a hypertonic pelvic floor treated for a male? been suffering with it for 3 years now!

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Why is the pain with pelvic floor dysfunction not consistent.one day pain is mild one day more severe. i've just started some of the exercise.

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What is pelvic floor rehabilitation?

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What is the pelvic floor muscle and what is it for?

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