Cystocele is the fall or prolapse of the bladder into the woman’s vagina from its usual anatomical position. Though all the organs in the pelvic region are put in place by muscles or ligaments, these tissues may weaken over time due to certain factors causing Cystocele.
A bulge in the vagina, urination difficulty, frequent urination, vaginal pain or pressure, painful sexual intercourse, inability to stand or walk a long time, urine leakage during physical activity coughing sneezing are some of the common symptoms suffered by patients who often consult gynaecologist, Dr Neelima Mantri, for Cystocele treatment in Mumbai.
What causes Cystocele?
Cystocele in general occurs due to the weakening of the wall that separates the bladder and the vagina. This weakening can happen for a variety of reasons which include:
- > Repeated childbirth
- > Heavy weightlifting
- > Excessive weight gain
- > Hormone deficiency
- > Menopause
- > Prior Hysterectomy
- > Chronic constipation
Treatment for Cystocele in Mumbai:
Mild cases of Cystocele are usually treated using conservative treatment options like physical therapy (Kegel exercises), Pessary, dietary changes and laxatives. Cystocele repair in Mumbai using surgery is only recommended in cases where the symptoms of Cystocele begin to reduce significantly interfere with daily life and is the last resort of the Cystocele repair.
Cystocele is graded into stages based on the severity of the descent – stage 4 is when the bladder protrudes through the vagina. Surgical treatment of Cystocele is usually reserved for stage 3 and 4 cases.
Rectocele Repair in Mumbai:
Also called posterior vaginal prolapse, Rectocele is a medical condition where the tissue between the vagina and rectum weakens over time resulting in a vaginal bulge. This bulge may protrude into the back of the vagina as a hernia causing discomfort. While 40% of the Rectocele cases are mild and do not have any noticeable symptoms, the rest may experience the following symptoms.
Symptoms and Causes of Rectocele:
Common symptoms of Rectocele can be rectal and vaginal. While difficulties in bowel movements, especially evacuations is a common rectal symptom of Rectocele, pain during sexual intercourse, vaginal bleeding and tissue protruding out of the vagina are a vaginal symptom of Rectocele.
Rectocele treatment in Mumbai:
Rectocele is usually diagnosed using physical examination by a gynaecologist in Mumbai. After a complete evaluation, the degree of severity is ascertained and treatment is started if the patient is experiencing significant symptoms. A consistent nutrition regimen with adequate fibre and water intake, pelvic strengthening, following prescribed bowel regimen are some of the non-surgical treatment options recommended for Rectocele.
While there are both surgical and non-surgical treatments available for Rectocele repair in Mumbai, surgical treatments are only recommended for severe cases, according to lady gynaecologist Dr Neelima Mantri. Colorectal surgeons, urogynecologists, gynaecologists are trained to diagnose and provide surgical treatment for Rectocele repair in Mumbai. But there are only a handful of experts with adequate track records and success rate in treating Cystocele and Rectocele in Mumbai, Dr. Neelima Mantri is one of them. If you are looking for Cystocele or Rectocele repair surgery in Mumbai, you can contact here: +91 70451 15577