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Re: GYNECOLOGIC: can dr. explain how pelvic irritation can refer as rectal pressure/pain??

From: Dr. Herbert A. Goldfarb (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:21:48 -0600 (CST)


Message posted on Dr. Herbert A. Goldfarb behalf by: Hope Waltman, Fibroid and Women’s Health Forum Moderator

Usually, a cerclage is inserted transvaginally. Yours was done intraabdominally. Your discomfort can range from a pelvic abscess to pelvic cellulitis. You need antibiotics (heavy) an endovaginal ultrasound and a thorough pelvic exam. Including rectal.

Dr. Herbert A. Goldfarb New York Downtown Hospital, http://www.nohysterectomy.com

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At Sat, 15 Nov 2008, jazzylady wrote: >
>Hi there,
>
>I am just curious about the mechanics of how various pelvic irritaions
>can refer as rectal pressure/pain.
>
>I just had a permanent cerclage removed that was causing infection and
>pain... the pressure and pain was so bad I had to stay off work lying
>down. It was irritating both my bladder and pelvic area and rectal
>area. I had it removed via posterior colpotomy yesterday under gen
>anesthesia. Supposedly it was VERY aggrevated, and he had to cauterize
>lots of granuloma tissue. He said it ws bleeding in there a lot. Today,
>most of the pelvic pain is gone, and the cramping gone, but still feel
>like a bowling ball in my rear (similar to BEFORE the surgery)! Also
>having a flare-up of hemorrhoids, and I have never had hemorrhoids
>before. Last year I had a Novasure ablation and in the week or two
>after, had similar feelings- pelvic heaviness, rectal pressure, though
>not half as bad as with this problem. The doctors seem to not be
>surprised by this feeling and say oh, yes.. from the irritation.
>
>But I am wondering what the mechanics of this are? Is there some nerve
>between the vagina and rectum that is inflamed or something????? How
>long does this last??
>
>Thanks!!!




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