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Re: 4th deg episiotomy problem
From: anon (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 12 May 2003 09:04:13 -0500 (CDT)
If it's not hemmorhoids, then it sounds like rectal prolapse
At Sun, 11 May 2003, Craig wrote:
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>Hello,
>
>10 months ago I had a 4th degree episiotomy & forcep delivery. Ever since
>then I've had issues with my rectal area. Every time I go to the bathroom,
>my rectum (intestines, something??!) hangs out. It is about the size of a
>golf ball. It is very uncomfortable & takes about an hour to get back in.
>It makes cleaning myself very difficult & going to the bathroom painful.
>Also, It never seems to go all the way back in - no matter what, it still
>hangs out a little (about the size of a dime).
>Not only does it happen when I go to the bathroom, but also when I exercise,
>or pick up my child, or any time I may strain a little.
>
>Is this a common problem? Is there a name for it? How is it normally
>resolved? I plan on having another child in the near future, what issues
>should I consider.
>
>Thank you,
>RT
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