WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 2000: Re: Constipation/Vaginal problems

Re: Constipation/Vaginal problems

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 7 May 2000 16:40:26 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sun, 7 May 2000, LM wrote: >
>I am very concerned about several symptoms I have experienced within the
>last 2 months. I am a virgin so a sexually transmitted disease is not
>the problem.
>
>I started experiencing severe constipation about two and a half months
>ago (due to the Atkins diet). Out of sheer desperation, I began using
>enemas/suppositories. I also developed a strange way of pushing out
>bowel matter which included rocking back and forth while on the toilet
>and laying back to push. Within several weeks I began experiencing
>burning/irritation (no itching) in my vulva/vaginal/anal area and a
>clear discharge (no smell).
>The constipation is much better and I have stopped using the
>enemas/suppositories because of the problems I hear they can cause.
>
>Although I have seen some overall improvement with my symptoms, I am
>very worried that I did damage to myself because I have never
>experienced anything like this before. Please help!

LM You did the right thing by stopping the enemas/suppos. People can become addicted to them. If your problems persist, and you do not have any GYN pathology (ie enlarged uterus, fibroids, etc,), I would suggest you visit a Gastroenterologist and have him evaluate your bowel function. Good Luck.

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.

*These comments are for educational purposes only.  They are
not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
health care provider.  They are not intended to be the start
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