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Suggest Treatment For Weakened Muscles Of Rectum And Anal Sphincters
Question: When I was 30 I went thru a very painful divorce. I had to be on strong antidepressants for months to get through a college course I was taking. Back then, antidepressants were extremely constipating! I would go up to 7 days without being able to have a BM. I'm sure this must have weakened my rectal muscles, and now I'm 58 and am oozing stool without being aware of it until I use the bathroom, then I'm mortified to see around a tablespoon amount in my underwear! It's happening all the time now! What can I do?
Brief Answer:
proctologist to consult , following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am sorry for the sad experience you went through at age of 30. I am also sorry for the fastidious health problems you are going through currently.
Most probable the muscles of rectum and anal sphincter might have become weaken due to straining and constipation you suffered previously.
You need further evaluation by proctologist to evaluate the status of anal sphincter and associated rectal muscles.
Digital examination together with anoscopy and manometry are advised as next diagnostic tests.
Based on the results, it will be decided the best treatment strategy.
For the moment, I advise to :
- avoid constipation
- go to toilet each time you feel the need
- keep good local hygiene
- Kegels exercise can help strengthen the muscles of pelvic floor
Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana
proctologist to consult , following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am sorry for the sad experience you went through at age of 30. I am also sorry for the fastidious health problems you are going through currently.
Most probable the muscles of rectum and anal sphincter might have become weaken due to straining and constipation you suffered previously.
You need further evaluation by proctologist to evaluate the status of anal sphincter and associated rectal muscles.
Digital examination together with anoscopy and manometry are advised as next diagnostic tests.
Based on the results, it will be decided the best treatment strategy.
For the moment, I advise to :
- avoid constipation
- go to toilet each time you feel the need
- keep good local hygiene
- Kegels exercise can help strengthen the muscles of pelvic floor
Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks so much, that was helpful
Brief Answer:
You're welcome
Detailed Answer:
Hi back my dear,
You're most welcome!
If no more query, please do not forget to close this discussion.
All the best!
Dr.Albana
You're welcome
Detailed Answer:
Hi back my dear,
You're most welcome!
If no more query, please do not forget to close this discussion.
All the best!
Dr.Albana
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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