(N81.6) Rectocele
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Diagnosis rectocele is diagnosed Prevalent in Women Only
Men receive the diagnosis rectocele
0 (No mortality)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis rectocele
1 366 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease rectocele - Men aged 0 and Women aged 60-64
Disease Features rectocele
Rectocele - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - rectocele
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination to assess the size of the rectocele
- Pelvic ultrasound to evaluate the anatomy of the pelvic floor
- MRI scan to provide an accurate picture of the rectocele
- Anal manometry to measure the strength of the muscles in the rectum
- Colonoscopy to check for any underlying problems in the rectum
- Cystoscopy to check for any abnormalities in the bladder
- Urodynamic testing to assess the function of the bladder
- Defecography to evaluate the rectal and pelvic floor muscles
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Engage in pelvic floor exercises and Kegel exercises
- Maintain a healthy weight
- Avoid straining during bowel movements
- Use of stool softeners
- Increase dietary fiber intake
- Avoid lifting heavy objects
- Use of a vaginal pessary
- Biofeedback therapy
- Surgery
Rectocele - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease rectocele
Fickle stool
Fickle stool is a condition that causes the stool to vary in shape, consistency, and color. It may be watery, hard, lumpy, or even contain mucus. It may be light or dark in color, and may contain undigested food particles. It may also be accompanied by abdominal cramps, bloating, and gas. It can dev...
Urinary incontinence
(Bladder control problem, Urinary leakage, Involuntary urination, Urge incontinence, Overactive bladder, Stress incontinence, Functional incontinence, Mixed incontinence)
Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control, resulting in the involuntary leakage of urine. It can range from mild to severe, and can manifest in different ways. Stress incontinence is the most common type, where physical activities such as coughing, sneezing, or laughing can cause leakage. ...
Haemorrhoids
(Piles, Hemorrhoids, Hemroids, Varicose veins, Anal fissures, Anal itching, Anal pain, Rectal bleeding, Rectal prolapse, Rectal discomfort)
Haemorrhoids are swollen veins in the lower rectum and anus. They can cause itching, pain, and bleeding during bowel movements. They usually develop slowly over time and can range from small, swollen veins to large, painful lumps. Symptoms can include itching, burning, bleeding, and discomfort when ...
Feeling of incomplete bowel movement
(Incomplete evacuation, Incomplete defecation, Incomplete emptying, Incomplete bowel movement, Straining to defecate, Straining to evacuate, Straining to empty, Difficulty passing stool, Difficulty eliminating stool, Difficulty defecating)
Feeling of incomplete bowel movement is a common symptom of constipation. It is characterized by the sensation of incomplete evacuation of the bowels after a bowel movement. It is often accompanied by straining and difficulty passing stool, as well as abdominal bloating and discomfort. It can develo...
Anal fissures
(Anal tears, Anal tear, Rectal fissures, Tear in anus, Anal crack, Anal splitting, Anal laceration, Ripped anus, Anal gap, Anal gash)
Anal fissures are small cuts or tears in the thin, moist tissue of the lower rectum. They often cause sharp pain and bleeding during bowel movements. They can develop from straining during bowel movements, frequent diarrhea, or childbirth. Symptoms may include itching, burning, and pain during or af...