Prolapse is when something slips out or falls out of its normal position in our body. Rectal prolapse is when the rectum or the last portion of the large intestine drops out of the anus. Although this sounds like a grave medical condition, it is not life-threatening. However, ignoring the condition of rectal prolapse is not wise. Rectal prolapse may affect your life and may be a cause of embarrassment in many cases. There can be three types of rectal prolapse. The three kinds of rectal prolapse are as follows:
- Mucosal prolapse: This is a kind of rectal prolapse in which the rectal lining slips out of the anus.
- External prolapse: This is a kind of rectal prolapse in which the entirety of the rectum sticks out of the anus.
- Internal prolapse: This is the kind of rectal prolapse in which the rectum starts to slip off from its original position but does not stick out of the anus yet.
Symptoms of rectal prolapse: Rectal prolapse can have the following symptoms:
- Feeling like something has slipped out of the body during bowel movements.
- Visibility of red mass outside the anus.
- Pain in the anal region.
- Leakage of blood, mucus and stool from the anal region.
Diagnosis of rectal prolapse: Rectal prol →
Ovarian cyst laparoscopic surgery is used to remove cysts from either of the ovaries from a woman’s body. It is also called ovarian cystectomy. A cyst is an abnormal growth in the ovary which is filled with liquid. The normal cysts do not cause any pain, but if they do, they need to be removed from the uterus with the help of laparoscopy. The cysts usually disappear from the uterus, and there is no need for an ovarian cyst laparoscopic surgery. The patient needs to remain watchful. She does not need to go for immediate treatment. If the cyst does not disappear even after four months, the woman needs to undergo an ovarian cyst laparoscopic surgery. If the cyst does not disappear, the patient undergoes surgery. However, the treatment depends on several factors. These are:
- > The size of the cyst.
- > The cyst is causing pain in the uterus.
- > There is a possibility that the cyst will cause cancer in the uterus.
Procedures for the cyst removal from the ovary:
There are two procedures for the removal of a cyst from the ovary.
1. Laparoscopy:
In a laparoscopic procedure, many small incisions are made on the abdomen of a woman’s body. Special surgical equipment, with a small camera, is inserted through this incision. A gas, usually carbon →
Termed as silent killer by medical professionals, Hypertension is one of the most common medical conditions experienced by people around the world. And being pregnant puts women at a higher risk of hypertension. According to statistics, number of pregnant women who have developed hypertension tripled in last 5 years in India. Though hypertension and pregnancy is not generally a dangerous combination, hypertension sometimes can result in fatal complications for both mother and baby when left untreated. As most of the women are unaware of the impact of hypertension, here’s a brief guide about Hypertension during pregnancy, its complications, treatment and preventive measures: What is hypertension? Heart pumps the blood into the arteries which carry blood to the other parts of the body. The pressure exerted by the pumped blood on the walls of arteries is called as blood pressure. When this pressure exceeds the normal range, it exerts an undue stress on the heart, kidneys causing health problems, this condition is called as hypertension. A reading of 120/80 is considered normal and anything above 140 in the numerator is termed as high blood pressure or hypertension. In general during the first and second trimester the blood pressure in pregnant women lowers →
Uterine fibroids are the muscular tumors that are formed near the wall of the uterus. Formed as a single tumor or a cluster of tumors, they can fibroids in uterus can develop inside the uterine (womb) or sometimes grow attached to it. Being one of the most common causes of abnormal bleeding in women, there is approximately 60% chance of formation of uterine fibroids in women. Though not all the uterine fibroids exhibit symptoms, the ones which do can have a serious impact on a women health and reproductive ability based on their size location and severity. Some of the common symptoms experienced by women due to the formation of uterine fibroids are: • Abnormal bleeding between menstruations. • Heavy menstrual period lasting more than a week. • Frequent urination or prolonged constipation problems. • Pelvic pain, backaches or leg pains. Though fibroids are benign tumors, sometimes they can cause the above problems or even interfere with the pregnancy by creating fertility problems. So when the fibroids tend to be bothersome, you surgeon may recommend treatment options which range from medications to traditional and minimally invasive surgeries based on patient’s age, size of the fibroid, location and patient’s desire to have the children in future. Traditional surgery procedures: Though both surgical and non- →
5 Important Things You Need to Know About Female Infertility: If you are in your 30s and are trying to get pregnant, you sure would have been familiar with the word ‘Fertility’ or the lack of it: ‘Infertility’. Your Fertility status and reproductive health directly impact your ability to conceive and raise a healthy child. But most of the women don’t seem to know about Fertility until they chance into a reproductive problem in their later 20s or early 30s. So, what is Fertility? Fertility is the ability to reproduce. A fertile men fathers the children and as for women, it is her ability to get pregnant and carry the pregnancy to a full term. There are many factors that can deter this ability in both men and women, causing Infertility. Fertility is a raising problem which sometimes cannot be naturally treated if the couple is not proactive about their reproductive health. If you are that couple who would like to educate yourself about the Fertility problem, then here are the 5 important things you should know: Being healthy doesn’t mean you are Fertile: You lead an active life, exercise every day, eat right and lead a healthy life. That doesn’t mean you are free from the fertility problems. Infertility is not like your general health problems; three in every twenty healthy couple face these problem →
Pregnancy makes women jitter even about regular food, understandably so. Now that you are sharing your food with the baby, you will have to be extra careful about your food habits as it directly affects the baby’s health. Even some of the healthiest foods which are consumed without any hesitation normally, have to be double checked. And Seafood falls under this category. So, is consuming fish safe for pregnant women? Yes but only if you take necessary precautions. Fish being a fantastic source of omega-3 fatty acids and lean protein, it is one of the critical components for the optimal development of your child. But not all types of fish are safe for you too. So, the key here is choosing the right fish for consumption. But the problem with fish as a food is it harbors Mercury, a heavy metal that is dangerous for the development of the baby’s brain, sensory and motor skills development. A lot of industries drain their toxic mercury wastage into the seas and oceans. The mercury is converted into methyl-mercury by the bacteria in the water. And when the fish consume these bacteria, the mercury enters the fish and stay in their body binding at the cellular level. These Mercury contents are generally found in the cells of predators at the top of the food chain. The bad thing about the mercury content is that it cannot be eliminated through cooki →
Whatever you put in your body directly affects the well-being of your child. And that is why the diet is deemed out to be the most important factor during pregnancy. It’s not just about what you put inside but it is also about what you put on your skin too. Perplexed? Yes, you read that right. Skin absorbs almost 50% of what you put on it. So are you sure they are safe? Most of them might be safe in normal conditions but pregnancy is a special condition, isn’t it? The hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy throw your body out of its balance and that’ll surely show up on the outside. This may allure you to stack-up your shelf with lot cosmetics onto your skin, but we advise you to stay put. Not all the cosmetics are your friends now, few of them do more harm than good. But it’s not the cosmetics that you must avoid but the harmful ingredients they are made of. So, avoiding the cosmetics with certain ingredients can help you avoid any potential complications. Here is the list of ingredients that you must be wary of before using them: Retinoids: Retinoid is a type of Vitamin A that is widely used to treat acne and is known for its moisturizing and anti-aging properties. When taken orally, these retinoids are found to induce Fetal Retinoid Syndrome i.e. characteristic pattern of mental and physical birth defects that results from maternal →
No matter how big or small the procedure is, it is completely normal for the patient to feel anxious and stressed before undergoing a surgery. Most of their tensions revolve around the pain factor and recovery time which largely depend on the type of procedure chosen. Although the ultimate aim of these different procedures remains the same, the process remains different. Take Laparoscopy and open surgery for example. Though Open Surgery has been around for decades, Laparoscopy is found to be the most efficient in terms of recovery with a minimal amount of risks. So what is Laparoscopy and how is it better than Open Surgery? Let us find out: Open Surgery: Open surgery is a traditional method of surgery where a large incision (10 inches) is made by the surgeon using the scalpel and then the surgeon uses his instruments to perform surgery. Having a large incision may result in more pain, higher risk of complications, a lengthy recovery and hence longer hospital stays. Laparoscopic Surgery: In contrast with Open Surgery, Laparoscopic surgery uses a very small incision in the abdomen or pelvis cavities to carry out the procedure. A Laparoscope, i.e. a thin instrument with a video camera at the end of it is inserted into the small incision to give the view of the organs inside and the image is projected onto the screen for the surgeons to carry out t →
Pregnancy is a wonderful time for the parents as they start making plans for the parenthood. There are plenty of issues that crop up during the pregnancy time and needs our attention. Dehydration is a common occurrence in the pregnancy and pregnant woman needs to watch it with care. Dehydration is the result of your body losing water faster than you are taking it in. For pregnant woman, being well-hydrated is key to well-being of herself and the baby. Water plays an important role in the development of the baby and the being well hydrated is crucial. Water helps to form the placenta, which is what your baby relies on to receive nutrients during pregnancy. Therefore, it is pertinent to avoid dehydration during pregnancy and consume right amount of water to ensure water availability in the body. Symptoms of Dehydration in Pregnancy: Overheating is a common sign attributed to the dehydration in the body. A sign of being well-hydrated is having a clear urine colour, as opposed to dark yellow. Dizziness is also seen as it occurs due to drop in blood pressure which happens due to dehydration. Dry mouth, nose, and skin as well as chapped lips are also indications of the dehydrated body. Weakness and constipation are also one of the symptoms arising due →
Pregnancy is the happiest moment in a woman life as she prepares for a life with a baby. Cravings for food and mood swings are the common occurrences in the pregnant phase. Back pain during pregnancy also accompanies it and growing uterus and hormonal changes are the reasons. Most pregnant women experience back pain, usually starting in the second half of pregnancy. Causes of Back Pain During Pregnancy:
- Weight Gain:
During pregnancy, women gain a sizeable amount of weight. The spine has to support the growing weight. The weight of the growing baby and uterus also puts pressure on the pelvis blood vessels and nerves in the pelvis and back.
- Posture:
During pregnancy, the body posture changes without your notice. This results in the back pain.
- Hormonal Changes:
The body releases the hormone called relaxin during the pregnancy that allows the ligaments in the pelvic area to relax. The hormone enables the joints to became looser for the delivery time. The same hormone also causes the ligaments that supports the spine to loosen, leading to back pain.
- Muscle Separation:
With the Uterus expanding, wo parallel sheets of muscles (the rectal abdominis muscles), which run from the rib cage to the p →