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With a rectocele is it normal for the bulge to be smaller when I lay down then bigger when I'm on my feet alot? And straining with a bowel movement it gets the biggest. Also why does a rectocele cause constipation?
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latisha75352 nicky06521
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when you laying down the bulge gets flat that why some gyn like to go the exam wwhile standing up
Rammia nicky06521
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Yes, those are all typical situations. when you lie down there isn't as much downward force, so the rectocele isn't being pushed out as much. If it helps, think of pelvic organ prolapse as a hernia of the pelvic floor.
When there is pressure behind a hernia, it causes a bulge, when there isn't the skin isn't extended and it's harder to detect. When we stand, there is substantial downward pressure from our internal organs, when causes and hernias in our provide for, or prolapses, to bike more and more as the pressure continues. The same thing goes for straining, which is why they recommend against it, as that causes pressure even beyond normal standing.
As far as constipation goes, I don't know all the mechanisms, but part of the reason has to do with the prolapse slowing down your bowels and creating a physical barrier from the weakened areas.
Rammia
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Pardon all the typos. I was having a difficult time getting my phone to work right on this board.
nicky06521
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oh OK that makes a lot of sense. Thank you.