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Rectal suppositories are intended for localized or systemic action to relieve pain, constipation, irritation, inflammation, nausea and vomiting, fever, migraines, allergies, and sedation. [ 7 ] [ 8 ] If they cause inflammation, chronic use of suppositories may cause rectal stricture , [ 9 ] but overall this is a safe method of drug delivery.
Anismus is classified as a functional defecation disorder. It is also a type of rectal outlet obstruction (a functional outlet obstruction). Where anismus causes constipation, it is an example of functional constipation. Many authors describe an "obstructed defecation syndrome", of which anismus is a cause. [24]
Vaginal delivery causes stretching of the pelvic muscles [13] and the pudendal nerve. Obstetric injury is a leading cause of fecal incontinence. [ 14 ] Obstetric injury may tear the anal sphincters, and some of these injuries may be occult (undetected).
If the cystocele causes few symptoms, avoiding heavy lifting or straining may be all that is recommended. [1] In those with more significant symptoms a vaginal pessary, pelvic muscle exercises, or surgery may be recommended. [1] The type of surgery typically done is known as a colporrhaphy. [11] The condition becomes more common with age. [1]
Vaginal foreign body refers to the presence of a foreign object or substance within the vagina. This condition is seen across all age groups but is more common in children and women of reproductive age. The foreign bodies can range from retained tampons to objects inserted for sexual or other purposes.
Obstructed defecation syndrome (abbreviated as ODS, with many synonymous terms) is a major cause of functional constipation (primary constipation), [18] of which it is considered a subtype. [19] It is characterized by difficult and/or incomplete emptying of the rectum with or without an actual reduction in the number of bowel movements per week ...
They are used to treat and prevent constipation. Laxatives vary as to how they work and the side effects they may have. Certain stimulant, lubricant, and saline laxatives are used to evacuate the colon for rectal and bowel examinations, and may be supplemented by enemas under certain circumstances. Sufficiently high doses of laxatives may cause ...
However, they may move onto the vulva and into the vagina, from there moving to the external orifice of the uterus, and onwards to the uterine cavity, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and peritoneal cavity. [15] This can cause inflammation of the vulva and vagina. [9] [10] This causes vaginal discharge and itchiness of the vulva. [9]