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Suggest Remedies For Vaginal Prolapse In An Elderly Person

Posted on Mon, 2 Jan 2017

Question: After having a bowel movement, I felt a bulge in my vagina. I am away from home, and have a seriously handicapped husband, I cannot leave alone, what should I do? I am 74 years old.

Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It may be due to uterine prolaps

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear ane thanks fot your query.

I have read your question and understand your concern.
Feeling a bulging vagina after bowel movement may be due to uterine prolapse.
Prolaps of uterus is shifting down of uterus on vaginal area due to weakness of ligaments.
But diagnosis can be done only by doing a pelvic exam by your gynecologist.
Until you will do a pelvic exam try to eat much more fiber rich foods and much more fluids to stop excessive bowel movements.

If you have any further questions please feel free.

Best regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (22 minutes later)

Thank you Doctor, I will schedule an appointment ASAP, but in the present time, should I go to my exercise class, or take it easy?

Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take it easy

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear again!

There is no urgency but you should see a doctor .
You can go to exercise class but try to make exercises that strength your pelvic muscles ,such as Kegel exercises.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T