Bright and friendly illustration of a bladder highlighting symptoms and risk factors for bladder cancer at RG Stone Urology & Laparoscopy Hospital.
Bladder cancer is one of the most common cancers known to medical science. It is reported that men are at a higher risk of developing bladder cancer than women. Although it can affect individuals of any age, older adults are at a greater risk to have bladder cancer.
The bladder is located in the lower abdomen region and is a muscular organ. The internal lining of the organ is the first site where bladder cancer starts developing. While most of the time the problem is reported in the bladder region only, cancer can also affect other parts of the urinary tract drainage system in humans.
What are the key symptoms of bladder cancer?
The common signs and symptoms of bladder cancer include:
Blood in the urine (hematuria)
Painful urination
Pelvic pai
If you are passing bloodied urine or urine that is cola coloured, you must consult your doctor at the earliest. It is not necessary that blood in urine is only because of bladder cancer as there can be any other infection or growth that can induce this condition.
Back pain and frequent urination are also common symptoms of bladder cancer.
Different types of bladder cancer?
There are three types of bladder cancer Urothelial carcinoma, Squamous cell carcinoma, and Adenocarcinoma. The origin cells of cancer decided that type of cancer in the bladder.
Who are at a higher risk of developing bladder cancer?
Some of the key risk factors of bladder cancer include:
Smoking is one of the common reason as to when you smoke, you inhale a range of hazardous chemicals into your system.
Age is also a common risk factor as the immunity of the body decreases with age.
It is reported that white people are at a higher risk of developing bladder cancer than people of other races.
Men are also more exposed to the risk of bladder cancer than women.
Exposure to dyes, rubber, leather, textiles and paint products and chemicals used in their production can also increase your chances to get bladder cancer.
It is important to seek the right help at the right time to fight bladder cancer.
RG Stone Urology & Laparoscopy Hospital logo and a healthcare professional holding a sign about diabetes awareness.
Diabetes: Reversing the irreversible
There is nothing new in acknowledging “diabetes” as a looming health crisis despite many recent advances in medicine and technology. Apart from being a pocket pincher, it has been identified as an incurable and progressive chronic disease, requiring medicines and insulin for the rest of life. It is looked upon as a life sentence once the diagnosis is made.
To give it a little sigh, a new section has been added in the 2016 WHO global report on “Diabetes Reversal”, a promising way to save the lives of many patients caught in this unprecedented epidemic.
Basics in diabetes, an old story yet relevant-
Known by “lifestyle disease” or simply “sugar” in common parlance, diabetes is a condition characterized by chronically elevated blood sugar levels. The mechanism behind high sugar varies depending on the type of diabetes. The major chunk of the disease is made by type 2 diabetes. The main driving force is “Insulin Resistance”, which means the body has normal insulin production but cells are resistant to its actions. All this has been linked to obesity, physical inactivity, and consumption of high-calorie foods.
What is diabetes reversal?
Means achieving glucose level below the diabetic range in the absence of active pharmacologic or surgical therapy. It’s more like inducing a drug-free period of remission in the already diagnosed patients.
Methods of reversal?
Bariatric surgery has a well-documented role in diabetes reversal. The basic idea in reversibility is to target the root cause that is insulin resistance. By achieving substantial weight loss, one can reduce the fat inside body cells and make it more sensitive to insulin action. This includes an intensive phase of strict calorie restriction and the burning of fats. Everyone knows that diet and exercise are the cornerstones for the treatment of all lifestyle diseases including diabetes. But unfortunately, many of the diabetics don’t aim for reversibility at any point of treatment. Reasons being unawareness and lack of self-motivation. Successful attempts of reversibility have been observed in type 2, obese patients, and even diabetes of 6 yrs duration.
Roadmap for reversibility
Aim for significant weight reduction
Cut down calories consumption to around 700-800/day
Indulge in at least moderate-intensity exercise (2-21/2 hrs /week)
Say NO to ALL sugar
Eliminate refined carbohydrates (flour, white rice, pasta) from your diet.
Stick to whole, natural, unprocessed foods
Include high-quality proteins and fats with each meal
Opt for intermittent fasting or time-restricted feeding i.e going empty stomach for a set amount of time in a day
Beware of illegally marketed formulations which claim to cure diabetes
It’s high time to stimulate interest in achieving remission as a treatment target at both provider and patient-level by addressing the root cause. A stern move by all of us can definitely revolutionize the way diabetes will be treated in the coming years.
Vaccination is the safest and most effective way of disease prevention. It is the prime mode of making an individual immune and is the success story of the 21st century. Everyone is aware of childhood immunization, however, very few know about the need for immunization as an adult. In fact, adult vaccination coverage in our country is the most ignored part of health care services.
Why immunize an adult?
Immunity from some of the childhood vaccinations can wear off with time and thus might fail to protect us in adulthood. So, revaccination in the form of booster doses is required.
Better and safer vaccines keep on adding to the armamentarium, which may not have been available when we were children.
Vaccines and their recommendations keep changing with time according to the changing pattern of the different infections. So, we need to keep ourselves updated.
Just because we are adults doesn’t mean we aren’t at risk for certain diseases. Depending on the age and other factors, adults may be more at risk than children.
Which vaccines do you need?
Vaccines are recommended for adults on the basis of age, prior vaccinations, co-existing health problems, lifestyle, occupation, and travel plans. Following is the list of few important vaccines which are recommended for all healthy, non-pregnant adults at different ages groups:
Influenza (seasonal flu) vaccine – for all adults over the age of 50 yrs annually.
Pneumococcal vaccine – for all adults age 65 years or older, as well as adults age 19 to 64 years who smoke or have diabetes or chronic heart, lung, liver, or kidney disorders.
Chickenpox vaccine – for all adults who have not had chickenpox or the vaccine previously.
Herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine – for adults age 60 years and older (whether or not they report a prior episode of shingles).
Tetanus vaccine – for all adults every 10 years, with at least one shot against whooping cough (Tdap) if not received during adolescence.
HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine – for women age 26 or younger and men age 21 and younger (HPV virus can cause cervical, anal, oral, and throat cancers).
MMR – If you have not had an MMR vaccine and have never had measles, mumps or rubella, you may need the vaccine.
The best way to decide exactly what you need and how to get fully immunized is to talk with your healthcare provider.
Protect yourself and your loved ones
Some people in our family or community e.g. Infants, elderly, people with weakened immune systems (undergoing cancer treatment) are especially vulnerable to infections, at the same time vaccines are contraindicated for them due to their age or health condition. Thus they rely on our immunity to help prevent the spread of disease to them.
Make sure you are vaccinated for the best protection!
Adult vaccination must become part of routine immunization because these vaccines alone can save millions of lives and reduce the economic burden on the world’s healthcare systems.
Gallstones: New insights into an old story at RG Stone Urology & Laparoscopy Hospital.
Although stones in gallbladder have been known to cause symptoms and complications for centuries, our understanding of its natural history and clinical associations continues to evolve till now. The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped pouch that hangs out just under the liver. It stores a green-colored liquid known as bile, which helps in fat digestion. The liver produces approximately 500 ml to 1,000 ml of bile per day, but gallbladder concentrates it ten times and stores 30 to 50 ml of denser bile, which is best suited for fat digestion. Bile contains two important constituents, cholesterol and bilirubin. Bilirubin is a pigment formed by the breakdown of red blood cells in the liver. After meals, the gallbladder squeezes stored bile into the small intestine through a series of tubes called ducts and itself gets empty and flat.
Gallstones are a very common problem worldwide and considered to be a major affliction in modern society. They are in fact, hardened deposits of cholesterol or bilirubin or both which get supersaturated in bile whenever there is an imbalance in its composition. Thereby, there are three types of gallstones: pure cholesterol (more common in the western world), pure bilirubin/pigment stones and mixed stones. These deposits may vary in size, shape or number.
People at risk for gallstones are
Elderly
Females
Pregnant females
Obese
Diabetics
Western diet (high-fat content with more refined carbohydrates and less fiber)
Certain drugs like contraceptive pills, lipid-lowering agents
Rapid weight loss
Even diet extremely low in fats can increase gallstone risk as it leads to less usage of the gallbladder and prolonged stasis of bile, which may cause precipitation of cholesterol.
Natural history
In most cases, gallstones do not cause symptoms (silent stones) and go unnoticed unless incidentally detected on routine ultrasound. Only 10% and 20% will eventually become symptomatic within 5 years and 20 years of diagnosis respectively. The average risk of developing symptoms is 2.0-2.6% per year. Female gender, presence of multiple stones, and stones greater than 10 mm are associated with a higher risk of complications
Complications of gallstones
Gallstones usually cause symptoms when they get moved and become lodged within a duct that carries bile. It may cause inflammation/infection/rupture of gallbladder. Symptoms are abdominal pain (within an hour of eating a large meal or in the middle of the night), nausea, indigestion, or fever.
The blockage of the common bile duct may cause jaundice (cholangitis).
Inflammation of the pancreas can occur if stone happens to block the pancreatic duct (pancreatitis).
Rarely, a large gallstone can reach the intestine and cause blockage there with resultant gangrene and infection.
Gallstones, especially those larger than > 3 cm are risk factors for gallbladder cancer.
Clinical associations
Newer data suggest a broad association of gallstones with overall mortality, cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal cancers, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. In fact, these associations reflect the presence of shared underlying risk factors like diabetes, obesity and insulin resistance in all the above-mentioned medical problems. So, gallstone disease is now emerging as an important marker of an increased future risk for medical comorbidities which signals for early and aggressive lifestyle modifications.
Medical and surgical management
Laparoscopic removal of the gallbladder is an outpatient, minimally invasive, safe procedure with a short hospital stay. Contrary to the popular belief, removal of gall bladder does not lead to any significant digestive problems. Only about 1-2% of people can have loose or greasy stools after fatty meals, and fatty foods may take a little longer time to digest. It does not lead to any vitamin deficiencies.
Stones impacted in major ducts are also easily amenable to removal by endoscopic measures (E.R.C.P.).
Medical options for the prevention and treatment of gallstones continue to evolve as well. But drug therapies have fallen out of favor because of lower efficacy and higher recurrence rates.
Fattly liver illustration highlighting modern lifestyle impacts on liver health.
What is fatty liver disease?
The liver is the second largest, the multifunctional organ inside our body which helps in digestion, energy storage, and detoxification. A healthy liver contains little or no fat. Fatty liver is a condition in which fat builds up in the liver. There are two main types:
Alcoholic fatty liver disease: related to the consumption of large amounts of alcohol.
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD): related to a wide range of conditions other than alcohol. In fact, routinely used terminology fatty liver is shorthand for NAFLD.
How common is Fatty Liver disease?
It is also projected as one of the leading indications of liver transplantation in the present decade. The increasing incidence of NAFLD is tied to the growing obesity epidemic but not every obese develops fatty liver, and vice versa. Owing to rising childhood obesity, fatty liver is expected to become the leading cause of liver disease and failure, and indication for liver transplantation even in children and adolescents, within the next 10 years.
What are the risk factors for fatty liver?
Obesity
Diabetes
High blood cholesterol
High blood pressure
Family history
Drugs (steroids, anticancer drugs)
Rapid weight loss/ poor eating habits
Certain infections (hepatitis C)
What are the stages of fatty liver?
The spectrum of Fatty liver disease can be divided into 4 stages:
Stage 1 (simple fatty liver or steatosis): when fat accounts for more than 5 to 10 % of the liver’s weight without any inflammation or liver cell damage. It is one of the most common forms of reversible, harmless liver disease, with an estimated 30-40% prevalence in India. There are usually no symptoms and diagnosed incidentally.
Stage 2 (Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, NASH): This means when the liver gets inflamed along with fat accumulation. Around 5-8% of the Indian population has NASH. NASH is a more aggressive form. A person may have a dull or aching pain in the top right of the abdomen or fatigue.
Stage 3 (Fibrosis): When the healthy liver tissue is replaced by fibrous scar tissue.
Stage 4 (cirrhosis or chronic liver disease): the most severe irreversible stage, bands of scar tissue develop, liver shrinks, becomes hard, functions less and leads to liver failure.
Apart from these, fatty liver can lead to liver cancer in a few circumstances.
How can Fatty Liver be diagnosed?
Fatty liver is often diagnosed incidentally when ultrasonography picks excessive fat content in the liver or routine blood tests show raised liver enzymes (ALT/AST) signifying ongoing inflammation in the liver. At-risk persons should get liver function tests and ultrasonography of the upper abdomen regularly.
Once the fatty liver is diagnosed, a newer technique called fibroscan/ transient elastography, which measures the liver’s stiffness, can help in the staging of fatty liver disease. Greater stiffness suggests greater scarring. A liver biopsy may be recommended if tests are inconclusive.
What are the treatment options for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?
Diet, Exercise, and Healthy Lifestyle are the first and foremost treatment options.
Gradual weight reduction (>10% of baseline) can remove some fat from the liver
Eat a healthy diet with lots of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, limiting salt and sugar.
Do daily moderate-intensity exercise such as walking or cycling, at least 150 minutes a week. All types of exercise can help improve NAFLD, even if you don’t lose weight.
Use cautiously dietary supplements, vitamins, or herbal remedies as these can damage the liver.
According to the latest American and European Liver society guidelines, no specific drug therapy can be firmly recommended for NAFLD at present.
What is the long-term prognosis of fatty liver?
The progression rate of simple fatty liver to advanced disease is low, and it may go away with simple lifestyle modification. But that doesn’t mean it’s not a serious condition as few people can eventually develop stage 2 disease.
In patients diagnosed with stage 2 fatty liver disease i.e. NASH, there are about 25% chances of developing cirrhosis within a decade and of this, about 50% will develop liver failure with the survival rate of no more than two years. So here is the importance of lifestyle changes at early stages to prevent the disease from getting worse.
To summarize, fatty liver is plaguing our modern society in parallel with other common lifestyle diseases. It is not a single entity rather a sequential spectrum of stages, out of which simple fatty liver is the most common earliest reversible phase which can be taken care of by lifestyle modification and weight loss; else it can progress to liver cell damage in 10- 25 % from where there is no turning back. Hence ‘ an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure’ holds true for fatty liver.
Stethoscope with chalkboard background discussing male infertility and truth about it.
Infertility problems are no longer a rare phenomenon and reports suggest that out of 10 couples, 2 are suffering from problems with conceiving. It was not very long back that infertility was considered as a female factor; however, the recent developments show that in over 20% of the total cases of infertility, the problem is with the sperm and not the egg.
We all know that it takes an egg and a sperm to meet and create a baby. The failure of any of them can cause infertility. The recent development suggests that in most of the cases, it is the male sperm that is the root cause of the problem. Here are some details that you need to know about male infertility.
What causes male infertility?
There are various factors responsible for male infertility, including physical, hormonal, genetic, or immunologic problems. It can also be a result of some long-time chronic illness or a sexual condition that hinders the natural flow and disposal of semen in the vagina.
Sperm production is widely affected by chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity and more. In fact, smoking and drinking a large amount of alcohol is a leading reason for male infertility in modern times.
Semen analysis
Semen analysis is a test that is used to diagnose the male infertility condition. It is a comprehensive test that analyses a range of factors including the number of sperm, the quantity of ejaculate, percentage of moving sperm, shape of individual sperm and more. The test is focused on assessing the amount of moving and living sperm, also known as total motile count, in an ejaculate sample.
Advance testing
While semen analysis is a very efficient tool to find the possible causes of male infertility, there are other advanced tests that must be performed. In case the brain does not signal the testes to make sperm, the body will have low production. This is a condition where hormones play a significant role. The advanced tests focus on measuring these hormones and finding out the possible cause.
Treatment for male infertility
The treatment that you get for your male infertility condition depends upon the count of your sperm. From “intrauterine insemination” or “IUI” to in vitro fertilization, the doctors may recommend the best treatment option based on your condition. Often, mild infertility is treated through medication or hormone therapy. In case the reason for infertility lies with some physical condition, the doctors also suggest surgery as a possible treatment option.
Male infertility cases are at a rise and there are plenty of reasons that contribute to it. It is best to contact a doctor as soon as the problem is experienced and seek treatment instantly. Any inhibition about opening up about the condition can cause a severe problem and hinder the chances to avail the best treatment.
Blood sample tubes for CBC testing at RG Stone Urology & Laparoscopy Hospital in Ludhiana. Accurate diagnostics for better patient care.
We all undergo a blood test sometime or another in our life. While most of us have basic knowledge about hemoglobin, hematocrit, and white blood cells (WBC), there are a number of other components of a CBC report that we do not understand. If they appear in the report, they must hold some significance.
What are the different blood components?
The two main components are plasma and cells. The cells flow freely in a liquid-like substance which is known as plasma. The cells are of different types and include erythrocytes (red blood cells or RBC), leukocytes (white blood cells or WBC), and the thrombocytes, also known as platelets.
What is analyzed in a CBC test?
CBC test measures the number of RBCs, hemoglobin, hematocrit, reticulocytes, mean corpuscular volume, mean corpuscular hemoglobin, and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration in the blood. Additionally, platelets are also calculated in a CBC test.
Red blood cells
Commonly known as RBC, the measurement of the blood cells shows the number of erythrocytes in 1 cubic mm of whole blood. In the case of iron deficiency, blood loss, hemolysis, and bone marrow suppression the number of RBC decreases.
Hemoglobin
Hemoglobin is a pigment available in RBCs and is responsible for carrying oxygen to the different parts of the body. 14-18 g/dl and 12-16 g/dl is the normal level of Haemoglobin in males and females respectively.
Haematocrit
This the measurement of cell volume as a percentage of the plasma and cell volume in the blood. Normally, the Haematocrit percentage is 3 times more than the hemoglobin count.
Reticulocyte
The new cells released by the bone marrow are known as Reticulocyte.
Indices
Indices are the measure of the average characteristics of the erythrocyte. This includes mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), the mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC), and red cell distribution width (RDW).
Platelets
They are also known as thrombocytes. Platelets are also formed in the bone marrow. They can be defined as the fragments of the megakaryocyte cytoplasm and are responsible for stopping the bleeding. An individual dealing with thrombocytopenia will have a low platelet count.
White blood cells
White blood cells are smaller in size than red cells. They are also known as leukocytes. They are responsible for the response to any type of inflammatory condition or injury.
Miscellaneous content of CBC
Bands: Also known as stabs. Their presence indicates that the inflammatory process is occurring.
Eosinophils: The number of Eosinophils increases in case of allergic and inflammatory reactions and parasite infections
Basophils: They contain heparin and histamine and are active in case of allergic and stress situations.
Monocytes: They are responsible for removing injured and dead cells, microorganisms and other particles from an injured site.
Lymphocytes: These are of two types – B cells and T cells and fight virus infections.
Hope this helps you read your CBC report efficiently the next time.
Natural remedies for kidney stone and doctor's advice with herbal plants in a mortar and pestle scene.
Kidney stones are also known as renal calculi and are sturdy rock-like structures made of crystals. Usually, kidney stones are found in the kidneys but they can also occur in any part of the urinary tract such as kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. There are different types of kidney stones depending upon their formation. The key crystals that form kidney stones are Calcium, Uric, Struvite, and Cystine. A kidney stone is one of the most painful condition and immediate doctor consultation is advised. However, kidney stones can also be treated with natural ways. Let us are some natural remedies for kidney stones.
Natural remedies for kidney stones
Water: One of the best ways to avoid and treat kidney stones is by drinking plenty of liquids. You must drink at least 12 glasses of water and other liquids in a day. The excess liquid supply will cut the stones and help it pass through the body.
Apple Cider Vinegar: Apple Cider Vinegar is high in acetic acid which is able to cut kidney stones. It is also helpful in easing down the pain. A combination of Apple Cider Vinegar, water and lemon juice is very effective.
Wheatgrass juice: Wheatgrass juice offers a good supply of nutrients and is also an influencer of urine. When you urinate more, you have higher chances to pass out the kidney stones.
Pomegranate juice: Pomegranate is known to improve kidney function as it is responsible to flush out toxins from the body. A glass of pomegranate juice will help you eliminate kidney stones as well.
Basil Juice: The acetic acid content of basil is very high. It helps in breaking down the kidney stone and making it easy to pass through the urinary tract.
What do doctors advise for kidney stones?
The doctors explain that the treatment for kidney stones depends upon the type of deposits. It can vary anything from simple medications to surgery. While natural remedies must be tried, the doctors advise some more precautions including:
Reduce the amount of salt and sugar in your diet.
Reduce consumption of red meat and eat the right food.
Exercise regularly.
Maintain healthy blood pressure.
Ensure your blood sugar levels are in control.
Maintain a healthy weight and do not become overweight/obese.
Any pain killers and any type of over the counter medications.
Quit smoking.
Drink plenty of water.
Get the kidney check-up done regularly.
The doctor would assess your condition and offer you the best treatment option. In severe cases, kidney stone surgery is advised which must be performed by an expert surgeon only. If you are dealing with kidney stones, do not ignore the symptoms and consult with a reliable kidney stone surgeon or urologist right away.
Erectile dysfunction diagnosis and treatment services at RG Stone Urology & Laparoscopy Hospital in Ludhiana.
Erectile Dysfunction is a medical condition in which the male fails to maintain an erection firm enough to do sexual intercourse successfully. Erectile Dysfunction, also known as ED is a common problem and can happen due to several factors. While occasional ED is often encountered by men of all ages and is not of great concern, frequent ED must be reported to an expert and treatment should be sought. There can be underlying health problems that can cause erectile dysfunction. A person dealing with ED has to undergo a lot of emotional and mental trauma and hence medically should be sought as soon as possible.
Common causes of erectile dysfunction
Erection is a complete process and any problem with one of its states can cause erectile dysfunction. The penis erects when the blood flow increases in its vein. The reasons behind the increased blood flow can be physical touch, sensual touts, or participation in any other sensual activity.
A sexually aroused man’s penis muscles start relaxing which gives way to the blood to enter the artilleries which further fill the two chambers of the penis. These two chambers, when fully filled, cause the complete erection. Upon ejaculation, the muscles start contracting again and the blood starts flowing backward leaving the penis in a normal state.
A number of reasons can hamper this process, including:
cardiovascular disease
diabetes
hypertension
high cholesterol level
obesity
low testosterone levels
hormone imbalances
kidney disease
aging
stress
anxiety
depression
relationship problems
prescription medications
sleep disorders
drugs
alcohol
tobacco products
health conditions like Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis (MS)
injury to the pelvic area
Previous surgery
Peyronie’s disease
One or a combination of many above stated reasons can be the cause of erectile dysfunction in a man.
Diagnosis of erectile dysfunction
Diagnosing ED involves a lot of steps and methods depending upon your sexual history and health condition. Some of the common methods used are:
Physical examination
The doctor would perform a physical examination to identify the problem. The doctor would check the heartbeat, lungs movement, as well as check your testicles and penis. A thorough prostate test would also be performed to check the internal functions.
Psychosocial history
The doctor would also ask you several personal questions revolving around your sexual history. The doctor would ask your frequency of sexual intercourse as well as how long have you been experiencing such a problem.
Misc. tests
In addition to the above, the doctor would also recommend you to undergo a few tests including ultrasound, Nocturnal penile tumescence (NPT) test, Injection test, Urine tests, and Blood tests.
Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction
At RG Stone Urology and Laparoscopy Hospital, we offer you a range of treatment options for Erectile Dysfunction. Depending upon the cause behind ED, the experts would offer you the right treatments including:
Medication
The doctor would suggest medicines to control the symptoms of ED. Some of the common medicines prescribed by the experts include:
avanafil (Stendra)
sildenafil (Viagra)
tadalafil (Cialis)
vardenafil (Levitra, Staxyn)
Talk Therapy
Many times, the reasons behind the ED can be psychological and can be treated effectively by talking to a specialist. These reasons include stress, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and depression.
Vacuum pumps
At RG hospital, we offer you complete assistance and a reliable solution for your ED problem. You can confide in our expert doctors and let them diagnose the reasons for ED and offer you the best treatment.
Uterine prolapse stages illustrated with detailed medical diagrams.
What is uterine prolapsed?
This is a condition that occurs in women; it occurs when the connective or muscles like ligament are weakened or damaged, allowing the uterus to fall into the vagina. A lot of women experience this as a result of childbirth, severe coughing, obesity, hormones changes after menopause, etc.
The womb is the female reproductive system. This reproductive system is located inside the pelvis, the muscles that support the bladder, bowel, and the uterus is called the pelvic floor, these muscles also keep the pelvic organ and the uterus in place. If these connective tissues or muscles are weakened or damaged, it gives room for the uterus to fall into the vagina; this condition is known as prolapse. When these structures, the bladder, urethra, bowel, rectum, uterus, and even the vagina falls out of position, without urgent treatment or surgery can lead to them prolapsing further into the vagina and as well as into the vagina opening.
Symptoms
The symptoms that come with this condition depends on the type of uterine prolapsed. But the most common symptom that is applied to every woman is the sensation that the structures or the tissues are out of place. A lot of women describe this sensation as something descending downward; the more severe the prolapse, the more symptoms are experienced. Specific symptoms to vaginal prolapsed include the following:
Constipation: This is one of the most common symptoms of the rectocele
Enlarged vagina: This is the finding physically seen mostly by women.
Bowel emptying difficulty: This symptom is also known as splinting. A woman will find it very difficult to empty her bowel.
Bladder emptying difficulty: This is one symptom of prolapse, where the woman finds it difficult to empty her bladder.
Pains: A lot of pains are felt during long-standing periods. If you experience severe pains during this period, you need to visit a medical professional to examine you.
Stress in urination: This is one common symptom of prolapse, there are severe stress and difficulty during urinating.
Stages of uterine prolapsed
There are 4 stages of uterine prolapse; these are as follows:
1st-degree prolapse: At this stage, the uterus falls in the lower part of the
2nd-degree prolapse: At the second stage, the uterus drops to the vagina opening
3rd-degree prolapse: At this stage, it is called the complete prolapse, where the cervix is positioned at the uterus bottom sags into the opening of the vagina.
4th-degree prolapse: At this stage, the entire uterus projects outside the vagina.
Diagnosis and treatment
When you experience the common symptoms that are listed above, you don’t have to panic, you have to visit a professional healthcare center so that you can be properly diagnosed and treated because there are reliable treatment methods that are used in treating this conditions and many women have been healed from it. Some of the treatment for uterus prolapse is listed below:
Vagina surgery
Pelvic floor exercise
Vaginal pessary.
The condition of uterine prolapse in women is nothing to fear about as the result of childbirth, obesity and some other factors have made a lot of ladies to have this condition, there are many ways that have been discovered to be able to solve this condition.
