Question 1

what do doctors look for when they do a rectovaginal exam?

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Back of the pelvis: A rectal exam checks the rectum and the back of the uterus and the ovaries.  It is a normal part of the pelvic exam. It can detect a cancer just inside the rectum and masses deep in the pelvis which might be otherwise missed with just a vaginal exam.

Question 2

does a rectovaginal exam give you a funny feeling?

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Like a bowel movemen: A rectal exam often can make you feel like you need to have a bowel movement. If you have a large amount of stool in your rectum, often it can stimulate a bowel movement to happen a little later.

Question 3

what causes rectovaginal fistula?

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Several!: Trauma can do it, from childbirth, straining when constipated, injury, infections like Crohn's disease, and other causes.  Please see your doc and get the fistula treated and correct the cause of the problem as well.

Question 4

what are the most common symptoms of rectovaginal fistula?

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Discharge,irritation: A rectovaginal fistula is an abnormal connection between the rectum and the vagina. This could cause discharge of stool from the vagina, as well as irritation and pain around the area. If you have a rectovaginal fistula, you should be evaluated by a physician who can help you.

Question 5

am i crazy to want to stay in all the time because of rectovaginal fistula?

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Should repair: Rectovaginal fistula can be repair easily by a surgeon.You should see a  surgeon to get  problems corrected. You should not stay in all the time just because of it .It is very simple to repair.

Question 6

do you have any suggestions/medications details that would help for rectovaginal fistula?

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Rectovaginal fistula: This is a complex problem where you have developed an abnormal connection between the rectum (or other part of the colon) and the vagina. Depending on the cause of the fistfuls would dictate best treatment options. For Example if this was from diverticulitis, surgery would be the best option but if this was from Cohn's then medications may heal this. I suggest discussing with a surgeon

Question 7

rectovaginal fistula hole is getting bigger causing problems?

Accepted Answer

Need surgery: The fistula will never close spontaneously and will continue to progress. You need surgery sooner than later.

Question 8

if i had a rectovaginal fistula what kind of discharge do you get ie color etc?

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Fecal material: Usually the effect of a preexisting path problem such as tumor with resection of uterus.  The remaining vaginal cuff is prone to have fistula to bowel.  In IBD the lower rectum can occasionally fistulize to posterior wall of vagina.  What ever the etiology a liquid fecal like material will periodically drain into the vagina and discharge on the vaginal orifice.

Question 9

best doctor for rectovaginal fistula?

Accepted Answer

A Urogynecologist: A urogynecologist if you can find one.Otherwise a gynecologisit.

Question 10

can ibs cause rectovaginal fistulas. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

No: Ibs is physiologic not pathologic. However, I am assuming that is the correct diagnosis: ie both the ibs and the r-v fistula. See a colorectal surgeon for confirmation and options for treatment.

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