Where there is prolapsus ani, the sponge-roll, placed at the anus, may be used instead of the rectum instrument, particularly for the first few treatments.
On the contrary, relaxed parts, such as appear in prolapsus uteri, and in the sagging down of the diaphragm, with the thoracic and abdominal viscera, exhibit no lack of nutrition or of vital action.
In case of a prolapsus uvulae they cut off the protuberance with a pair of scissars.
A second exercise which is very helpful in prolapsus is to support the body on the toes and elbows with the face downward, and the hips raised as high as possible.
For prolapsus the simplest form of internal supporter is a small roll of cotton.
Prolapsus due to laceration in child-birth may require a surgical operation.
The advice for the prolapsus treatment and the exercises are taken from the writings of Dr.
In case of antiflexions the first exercise given forprolapsus should be taken daily.
Those for prolapsus will be given first:-- The patient should lie upon a rug, or on a firm long sofa or couch.
Prolapsus uteri sometimes gives rise to severe peri-uterine neuralgia, or what appears to be such; though it is difficult here to draw the line between neuralgia and myalgia.
The commonest kind of pains from prolapsus uteri are not neuralgic in their nature at all, but are of a "bearing down" character, and probably depend upon actual contractile movement of the walls of the uterus.
It should not be employed when irritability of the rectum, bladder, or genitals, exists; nor in piles, or when there is a tendency to prolapsus ani or prolapsus uteri.
Hart and Barbour, of Edinburgh) have described prolapsus of the womb as a sacro-pubic hernia.
If the prolapsed uterus has become involved in a morbid process, it is the result of the abnormal conditions that have brought the prolapsus about, and in which the uterus was in no way concerned.
The symptoms of prolapsus grow principally out of the changed relations of the uterus to the surrounding organs and tissues.
Intra-abdominal pressure should be explained in connection with this subject, for it constantly encourages prolapsusof the organs under consideration.
Circular amputation, as carried out by Hegar, is more suitable for supravaginal elongation of the cervix, the result of prolapsus uteri.
Cystocele often complicates rectocele and prolapsus uteri, and operation upon it is often carried out in combination with colpo-perineorrhaphy.
This method is valuable for prolapsus uteri when combined with the operation of posterior colporrhaphy.
It overcrowds the abdominal and thoracic cavities, thus making the breath short and the working of the heart more difficult, also producing a tendency to prolapsus of the various abdominal organs.
Among vegetarians, prolapsus of the stomach and bowels is quite common, and this is due to gas pressure displacing the organs.
Prolapsus of the mucous membrane of the gut sometimes takes place through the artificial anus, and is reduced with difficulty.
If the opening is large, the prolapsus of the iris is considerable; and in some cases this membrane, being pressed on by the humours, is forced through the opening in the form of a small bag.
In prolapsus ani, the protruded parts are to be carefully reduced, and kept so by means of a compress supported by a T bandage; often a spring with a pad is used with advantage.
In young persons afflicted with stone, prolapsus of the rectum is common, and sometimes it occurs also in adults.
Sometimes it is accompanied with a prolapsus uteri, sometimes with thickening of the os uteri.
Michaelis has recorded eleven cases of prolapsus of the cord, where it has been returned by the above means, in nine of which the child was born alive.
He mentions chiefly three conditions as being liable to produce prolapsus of the cord, viz.
Prolapsus of the cord is fortunately not a circumstance of frequent occurrence.
The descent is peculiarly liable to happen at two periods; the first near the end of gestation, the second during labour, the prolapsus being promoted by the relaxation of the soft parts.
A most valuable astringent and anodyne in blind piles, slight cases of prolapsus ani, &c.
In my work on the Diseases of Women, will be found many curious cases of pregnancy and delivery, occurring during partial or complete prolapsus uteri; and also much information regarding obliquity, and other similar derangements.
In addition to his general ailments, he suffered from extreme prolapsus of the rectum and a most painful anal fissure.
Prolapsus and various displacements are produced in addition to menstrual irregularities.
Goodell of Philadelphia has recently called attention to the fact that the prevention of conception is one of the most common causes of prolapsus of the ovaries, a very common and painful disease.
Retraction of the testicle and prolapsus ani, especially in children, are prone to occur in severe cases.
Prolapsus and procidentia in the adult are much less manageable; indeed, these conditions are usually very obstinate.
It is a dispiriting task to attack a constipation of many years' standing in women with relaxed abdomens, uterine prolapsus or retroversion, and general debility.
Prolapsus occurs much more frequently in children than in adults, making its appearance at every movement of the bowels.
As we have already stated, general debility favors prolapsus of the womb, but various general and local circumstances and conditions also favor its occurrence.
Gentlemen--For more than twelve years I have been a sufferer with a complication of rectal troubles; pile tumors, prolapsus and fistula in Ano.
Just one year ago, I was suffering untold agonies from internal piles and prolapsus of the rectum: my bodily pain was so great that the mental strain was almost more than I could stand.
The affected parts should be bathed frequently with cold water, and, if prolapsus exists, it is well to inject a little cool water into the rectum, and allow it to remain a few minutes.
Complete prolapsus in which the whole gut is involved, as seen in the very young and the very aged, is suited for palliative rather than radical treatment.
Cases of prolapsus of the mucous membrane only, as is not uncommon in connection with or as a result of hæmorrhoids in adults, give opportunity for operative interference.
The strain required to induce a prolapsus of the bowel or a rupture into the inguinal canal is exerted as much on the bladder, ureter, and kidney as on the other localities.
The expulsive efforts accompanying urination sometimes cause prolapsus of the rectum, and frequently produce inguinal hernia.
These displacements are often called prolapsus uteri, or "falling of the womb," carrying the idea that the difficulty depends upon a morbid relaxation of the ligaments that support the organ.
Morrow was remarkably successful, and became justly celebrated for curing hard cases of Leucorrhoea ulceration and "Prolapsus uteri.
The first case is that of a woman with chronic metritis and prolapsus uteri.
Sense of prolapsus of womb, bearing down and pressing out, as if swollen, and burning all over.
Irritation of bladder and urethra; feels as if prolapsus of bladder.
Examination showed: metritis following upon sub-involution of the uterus, anteversion with prolapsus of the whole organ.
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