It is a condition that occurs when one or more open sores (ulcers) develop in the rectum. Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome is a rare and poorly understood disorder that often occurs in people with chronic constipation and straining during bowel movements. It can cause rectal bleeding, pain or feeling of fullness in the pelvis, and… Continue reading Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome
Category: PELVIC FLOOR DISEASE
Slow transit constipation
It is a clinical syndrome predominantly affecting young women, characterized by constipation and delayed colonic transit, occasionally associated with pelvic floor dysfunction. It is characterised by the slow movement of waste through the large bowel primarily due to reduced motility (peristalsis). Symptoms include infrequent motions, abdominal bloating / pain, nausea, and poor appetite. Treatment is… Continue reading Slow transit constipation
Obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS)
It is a broad term used to describe having difficulty passing stool through the rectum and anal canal (back passage) and the inability to achieve an adequate bowel movement. ODS can affect both men and women however it is more common in women. Symptoms often include a feeling of incomplete emptying of the bowel after… Continue reading Obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS)
Rectal prolapse
It is a downward slippage of the rectum from its position that leads to protrusion through the back passage. The prolapse can be internal and is found during an internal examination, or external where a lump can be seen coming out of the anus. It might be associated with prolapse of other pelvic organs like… Continue reading Rectal prolapse