Verified By Apollo Hospitals October 1, 2024
Small bowel prolapse, also called enterocele, is an abnormal condition where the small intestine slides into the lower pelvic cavity making a bulge on the top part of the vagina. Although self-care measures can reduce the probability of small bowel prolapse, once it occurs, it needs to be treated.
Aging, childbirth, or other processes may impact ligaments and tissues that hold pelvic organs. They may weaken your muscles that in turn makes small bowel prolapse a probability. Depending on the intensity of the prolapse, meaning ‘bulge,’ surgical or other corrective methods are chosen by your doctor.
Mild enterocele doesn’t show any symptoms. However, you can lookout for the following symptoms in case of considerable prolapse:
While increased pressure and weight on the pelvic floor is just one reason that contributes to small bowel prolapse, the other reasons include:
Pregnancy or childbirth: Although pregnancy or childbirth may not always result in a small bowel prolapse. The muscles, ligaments and fascia that hold and support your vagina stretch and weaken during pregnancy, labor and delivery. This condition may further spiral into the enterocele.
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You can ensure the following preventive measures to reduce the probability of small bowel prolapse:
Mild symptoms may not need significant medical intervention, but if the symptoms are bothering you, the treatment options include:
Hysterectomy, kegel exercises, and a few other self-care measures may show positive outcomes in avoiding small bowel prolapse. However, there is nothing to worry about as most of the time, the symptoms are mild, and treatment options are available.
Take care of all aspects that may worsen your condition, or increase the pressure in your pelvic region, avoid lifting heavy exercises or extreme physical activities.
No. Self-treatment is not a wise choice, especially when medical intervention is required. If the discomfort is bothering you, visit the doctor immediately.
Negligence of small bowel prolapse may lead to ulcers, Gangrene, bleeding, and strangulated rectum which is a medical emergency.
There are different types of prolapses. Although vaginal prolapse has the least impact on metabolic functions, depending on the extent, it may or may not interfere with digestive functions.
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