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how is  prolapse treated?

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Surgery or peas art: Kegels or pelvic floor may help if prolapse is mild.

Question 2

how is prolapse diagnosed?

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Physical exam: By a gyn or urogyn.

Question 3

what is prolapsed disc or disk?

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Prolapsed Disc: A prolapsed disc is a situation where the squishy center of a spinal disc (the nucleus) makes its way out through tears or fissures in the tougher outer disc fibers (annulus) due to ongoing repetitive or one significant force, more easily with age related degeneration.  This may be a painful situation, and may or may not involve the nerve or spinal cord structures nearby (depending on the region).

Question 4

how can i treat a prolapsed disc?

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See a specialist: A prolapsed disc (you did not specify where - your neck, your lower back?) may  or may not produce any serious consequence. If the disc is impinging on a nerve root and causing pain, tingling, or worse, causing weakness of an extremity (arm or leg), then you need to see a neurologist first, and if necessary, he might refer you to a neurosurgeon.

Question 5

how do i know if i have prolapse?

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Depends: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/uterine-prolapse/basics/definition/con-20027708

Early prolapse may be asymptomatic or may have stress incontinence. In later states uterus protrudes outside the vagina. Visit the site listed above for more information. If you have concern, it would be prudent to see your gynaecologist.

Question 6

what is the definition of prolapse?

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See below: Prolapse literally means "to fall out of place‚" from the latin prolabi meaning "to fall out." in medicine, prolapse is a condition where organs, such as the uterus, fall down or slip out of place. It is used for organs protruding through the vagina or the rectum or for the misalignment of the valves of the heart. A spinal disc herniation is also sometimes called "disc prolapse.".

Question 7

how does a prolapsed mytralvalve affect a person?

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Dental prophylaxis: Mitral valve prolapse (mvp) is a minor variation of the structure of this heart valve. Mvp does not by itself usually cause any symptoms, but sometimes it is part of a syndrome that includes other symptoms, such as palpitations and back pain.  People with mvp have increased chance of infection on the valve (endocarditis), and should take antibiotics before dental procedures (ask your doctor!).

Question 8

can you fix prolapse and then still have more kids?

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Yes, but...: A repair of prolapse may be compromised by pregnancy and delivery after the repair.  It is best to wait until childbearing is complete before proceeding with surgery for prolapse.

Question 9

lifted bag of leaves and felt pain down there. had some prolapse after hyst, what could be wrong now?

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Could be hernia: You could have a hernia or a repeat prolapse - if persistent you should see your doctor.

Question 10

what causes a prolapsed rectum?

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Weak tissues: The supportive tissues around the rectum holding it in place have become weakened, therefore the rectum begins to protrude and telescope out of the anus.

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