Rectocele - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods

A rectocele is an abnormal bulging of the septum (which is normally a semi-rigid divider between the rectum ) into the area. It occurs when the end of the large intestine (rectum) pushes through the back wall. A rectocele usually results from prior damage to the fascia that causes it to weaken, such as during childbirth or from excessive straining. It can be caused by many factors, but the most common is childbirth, especially a difficult birth which involves a tear or episiotomy, or the use of forceps. Pelvic surgeons who treat rectocele must have an excellent understanding of the normal anatomy, interactions of the connective tissue and muscular supports of the pelvis, and the relationship between anatomy and function. Mild (small) rectoceles may cause no signs or symptoms. More severe (large) rectoceles may cause a noticeable bulge of tissue through the opening. Most rectoceles occur in women where the front wall of the rectum is up against the back wall. This area is called the septum and may be a weak area in the female anatomy. Other structures may also push. A rectocele or an enterocele can be present at birth (congenital), though this is rare.

Rectocele is defined as herniation or bulging of the posterior wall, with the anterior wall of the rectum in direct apposition to the epithelium. A rectocele or an enterocele may become large or more obvious when you strain or bear down. Because rectocele and enterocele are defects of the pelvic supporting tissue and not the bowel wall, they are treated most successfully with surgery that repairs the wall.

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Surgical repair of rectoceles and enteroceles is used to manage symptoms such as bulging (prolapse) of the intestine into or out of the low back pain, and painful Rectocele and enterocele formation may occur together, especially if you have had surgery to remove the uterus. A rectocele may be present without any other abnormalities. A rectocele should only be treated if it causes significant symptoms. Milder cases can be treated by measures such as management of constipation, Kegel exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor and the insertion of a pessary to prop up the pelvic organs. In severe cases, surgery is useful.

Causes of Rectocele

The common causes and risk factor's of Rectocele include the following:

Childbirth.

Use of forceps during delivery.

Chronic constipation, a chronic cough, a lot of heavy lifting, and obesity.

Bowel or rectal injury.

Infection.

A weakening of the pelvic support structures and thinning of the septum.

Bladder injury.

An episiotomy into the rectum or anal sphincter muscles.

Forceps or other assisted methods of delivery.

Perineal tears.

Symptoms of Rectocele

Some sign and symptoms related to Rectocele are as follows:

A feeling that the rectum has not completely emptied after a bowel movement.

Constipation or difficult bowel movements (rectocele only).

A sensation of rectal pressure.

Pelvic pressure in the rectal area.

Lower back pain.

Bleeding that's not related to the menstrual cycle.

Treatment of Rectocele

Here is list of the methods for treating Rectocele:

Rectocele is not a dangerous condition and generally requires no treatment.

A bowel management program is the best first step.

In general, you should avoid constipation by eating a high fiber diet and drinking plenty of fluids.

Rest in bed (with the foot of the bed elevated) and wet packs applied to the will reduce edema.

A pessary is a plastic or rubber ring that's inserted in the to support the bulging tissues.

Rectoceles are also treated by surgery.

Rectocele - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods

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The Correct Exercise Methods

So What is the Correct Exercise Method?

Well, good question!
But, first of all the real question is, what are you trying to achieve by exercising?
is it:

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* Lose Weight?
* Tone your body?
* Build Muscles?
* Increase Breathing?
* Or all of them?

Let's start by saying that most of us want to lose weight, and that is the main reason why most of us exercise, we want to look fit and attractive, and feel good at the same time, hence we all decide, sooner or later, to join a gym with the conviction that this is the right time.

Yes I know, we have all been there and we have all tried it, and what about the results? You see, the problem is that we did not adopt the Correct Exercise Method, we all tried hard without results and gave up, so what is the Correct way to exercise in order to achieve the best results?

I will explain you how it works and how you can be there in just 2 or 3 months from now, see, what you need to simply do is to exercise in the aerobic zone to lose weight and burn fat, all that means is exercising slowly at a pace in which you can still chat comfortably while exercising, it is about keeping your heart beating slowly, your heart should beat at around 180 bits per minute minus your age if you are in good health, otherwise if you are recovering from something than take it easier, and don't worry if you don't have anything that can measure how fast you heart is beating, just remember that you have to be able to talk while exercising. What you have to avoid, especially for the first 2 or 3 months is the traditional American method of filling the bathtub, pulling the plug, and fighting the current, because this form of exercise is not in the aerobic zone, it is actually in the anaerobic zone. The problem with anaerobic exercise in losing weight and burning fat is that they create an oxygen deficit in the cells, and that causes the metabolism to burn glycogen and/or blood sugar, implying that the fat continues to be stored. Oxygen is very important especially during exercise, and as I said above, one way to know if you have gone past the aerobic stage is to check if you can still talk while exercising. Once you have done that for 2 to 4 months you will notice considerable results and then you can start to work out in the anaerobic zone if you want to and move towards higher goals that you may have like have bigger muscles, in which case you would start some weight lifting, run longer and faster to increase breathing and so on, or just carry on doing you basic, but correct exercise methods to keep fit and in good shape!

The Correct Exercise Methods

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