The inability to control fecal matter and urine may disrupt your normal functioning and cause embarrassing moments. Pain as a result of pelvic floor disorder may also cause discomfort. You can, however, get treatment for this condition by visiting your specialist, who may use methods such as pelvic floor therapy in Boca Raton to help you control your muscle movements.
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What is pelvic floor dysfunction?
Pelvic floor dysfunction is a condition that develops when your pelvic floor is weak, torn, or tight. When ligaments and connective tissues surrounding your pelvis weaken, pelvic organs may move downwards into the vagina. This condition may be caused by different factors, including:
- Old age
- Pelvic surgery
- Pregnancy
- Physical trauma like a car accident
- Obesity
When you have pelvic floor dysfunction, you may experience symptoms such as:
- Burning sensation in your vagina
- Pain during sexual intercourse
- Frequent urge to pass urine
- Constipation
- Pain in your abdomen, back, and groin
- Cramping during your menstrual periods
- Urinary incontinence
There are three main types of pelvic floor disorders, they include:
Fecal incontinence
Fecal incontinence, also known as bowel incontinence, is when you cannot control your bowel and leak stool from your rectum. This condition may be caused by constipation, diarrhea, or nerve and muscle damage.
Urinary incontinence
This disorder is when cannot control your bladder, resulting in leaking and a frequent urge to urinate. You are likely to have this condition as you age.
Pelvic organ prolapse
This is when organs like the uterus move towards your vagina because of weak ligaments and tissues supporting the organs. You may experience discomfort and pressure in your pelvic region.
Diagnosis for pelvic floor syndrome
For diagnosis, your doctor at MyDoc Women’s Health Specialists will review your medical history and use the information as a guide. Your doctor will physically check for abnormalities in your pelvic region and assess your ability to move pelvic muscles.
Your specialist may use a sensor called a perineometer to measure pelvic floor contractions.
Anorectal manometry is where your doctor tests for pressure, coordination, and muscle strength in your anal sphincters.
Treatments used in pelvic floor disorder
Your doctor will offer treatments depending on how dire your situation is. There are different treatment methods for pelvic floor syndrome that include:
Biofeedback
Your doctor will place electrodes inside your vagina that monitor the muscles in the pelvis, and a picture is displayed on a computer that helps you try to contract and relax your muscles.
Electrical stimulation
This treatment method involves using tiny probes, which your doctor will insert inside your rectum or vagina to contract and relax your pelvic muscles.
Relaxation techniques
Your specialist may recommend that you engage in yoga, warm baths, meditation, and Kegel exercises.
Trigger-point injections
Your doctor may directly inject a steroid inside your pelvic floor, which will cause your muscles to relax.
You can treat pelvic floor disorder and prevent further relapse of organs such as your uterus. Book a session with your doctor at MyDoc Women’s Health Specialists to improve your reproductive health.