When the pelvic floor is too loose, everything can drop lower, leading to issues like bladder prolapse, rectal prolapse, or vaginal prolapse.
These conditions may require surgical intervention, but more commonly, people experience disorders of defecation.
Obstructive defecation, often due to holding it in too much or pushing too hard, leads to pelvic floor spasm.
Manometry, a test for sphincter tone and muscle and nerve control, is crucial in identifying the exact problem.
Have you ever wondered how your pelvic floor health might be affecting your daily life?
Carmen Fong is a colorectal surgeon.
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