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Bulge In Vaginal Cavity, Extreme Tear In Rectum, Had A Difficult Childbirth. Do I Need A Colostomy?

I had a surgery six years ago for a bulge in the vaginal cavity. The surgeon found a tear in the rectum, presumably from a very difficult childbirth years ago. The tear was extreme and I was left with "less feeling" when I have gas. Consequently, I went back to the doctor three times and he got frustrated. He said, the next step is a colostomy. I have not had a relationship since and feel exceptionally vulnerable and lonely. What would be your recommendation?
Tue, 15 Oct 2013
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Hello
Thanks for your query.
What you have sounds like anal incontinence.
This would be a third degree perineal tear.
A colostomy sounds quite radical for such a condition.
Without examining you it is difficult to say what the exact treatment should be.
you could write to me at http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-aarti-abraham/64623 after uploading a picture, that might help me to guide you better.
There are corrective surgeries possible for perineal tears.
Take care.
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Bulge In Vaginal Cavity, Extreme Tear In Rectum, Had A Difficult Childbirth. Do I Need A Colostomy?

Hello Thanks for your query. What you have sounds like anal incontinence. This would be a third degree perineal tear. A colostomy sounds quite radical for such a condition. Without examining you it is difficult to say what the exact treatment should be. you could write to me at http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-aarti-abraham/64623 after uploading a picture, that might help me to guide you better. There are corrective surgeries possible for perineal tears. Take care.