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prolapse

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prolapse

Protrusion of an internal organ out of its normal place, usually of the rectum or uterus outside the body when supporting muscles weaken. The membrane lining the rectum can push out through the anus, most often in old people with constipation who strain during defecation. Chronic rectal prolapse requires surgical repair. The uterus may prolapse into the vagina after gravity adds to weakness from childbirth injuries. Temporary supports and pelvic exercises can relieve mild uterine prolapse, but severe prolapse may require hysterectomy.



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A great many cases of uterine prolapse could be prevented if mothers get trained help during delivery, and if their families make sure they do not have to do heavy work too close to the birth or too soon afterwards.
Also to be published quarterly, "Current Bladder Dysfunction Report" was launched with an August issue is designed to keep readers current with the latest research, clinical studies and pharmacalogic advances in the field Content includes coverage of such topics as male dysfunction, neurogenic bladder, ovedractive bladder, stress incontinence, therapy, conservative remedial strategies and pelvic prolapse.
3) They wrote that (1) the epiglottis could be long and curled upon itself and prolapse posteriorly on inspiration, (2) the aryepiglottic folds could be too short, and (3) the arytenoids could be more bulky than normal and prolapse forward on inspiration.
 
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