What Are The Symptoms Of Prolapsed Bladder Or Uterus?

Posted on Sat, 16 Dec 2017

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Sat, 16 Dec 2017 Answered on

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Question : What re symptoms of prolapsed bladder or uterus?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
fullness, discomfort, mass/bulge may be palpated

Detailed Answer:
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Prolapsed uterus is due to weakness in the muscles in the pelvis, it can occur as a result of childbirth. It is also associated with obesity, smoking, constipation, chronic lung disease.

Symptoms of prolapsed uterus include--(1)feeling of vaginal fullness or pressure
(2)vaginal spotting
(3)discomfort in the lower abdomen
(4)constipation or problems passing urine
(5)may feel a bulge in the vagina

Prolapsed bladder may present with--(1)feeling of not emptying the bladder completely
(2)difficulty in urination
(3)increased urinary tract infections
(4)feeling of fullness may also occur

If you are having concerning symptoms, you should see your doctor for assessment to determine the cause.

I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar