PELVIC SUPPORT DISORDER
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
A condition in which the muscles and ligaments supporting the pelvic organs become weak or uncoordinated — causing problems with bowel movements, bladder control, and pelvic comfort.
ABOUT THIS CONDITION
What is Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Pelvic floor dysfunction is a broad condition in which the muscles, ligaments and connective tissues that support the pelvic organs are weakened, uncoordinated, or excessively tight. It can lead to difficulty in bowel movements, urinary leakage, pelvic heaviness, painful intercourse, rectocele or organ prolapse. The condition is more common in women, particularly after childbirth, with ageing, and following pelvic surgery. Patients often experience straining despite normal bowel motility, a sensation of incomplete evacuation, or a bulge in the vagina or rectum. Diagnosis usually requires a careful clinical examination along with specialised tests such as anorectal manometry and MRI defecography. Treatment is mostly conservative, with surgery reserved for select cases. Dr. Tejasree Vengala, a female proctologist in Hyderabad, offers comprehensive, confidential pelvic floor care at Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad.
SIGNS TO WATCH
Common Symptoms
Symptoms that need attention
WHY IT HAPPENS
Causes & Risk Factors
- Childbirth-related stretching or tearing of pelvic muscles
- Age-related weakening of pelvic floor and ligaments
- Chronic constipation and prolonged straining
- Previous pelvic surgery or radiation therapy
- Obesity and chronic increased abdominal pressure
- Neurological conditions affecting pelvic nerve control
CLINICAL DETAILS
KeyFacts
Hypertonic (overactive) or hypotonic (weak) pelvic floor — based on muscle tone.
Pelvic Floor Therapy / Biofeedback, Rectocele Repair, Rectopexy.
Most patients improve significantly with conservative therapy and biofeedback.
Therapy results build over 2–3 months; surgery recovery in 2–4 weeks.
Sensitive, private care by Dr. Tejasree, a female proctologist.
Available at Lux Hospitals, Hitech City, Hyderabad.
HOW WE TREAT IT
Treatment Approach
Pelvic Floor Therapy with Biofeedback
Dr. Tejasree Vengala offers structured pelvic floor therapy combined with biofeedback — a safe, effective non-surgical approach that retrains the pelvic muscles for better coordination, strength and relaxation. Most patients experience significant improvement in bowel and bladder symptoms with regular sessions and home exercises.
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Consultation & Assessment
Dr. Tejasree performs a thorough pelvic examination and may order anorectal manometry or MRI defecography to map the pelvic floor function.
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Treatment Planning
A personalised plan is created starting with pelvic floor therapy, lifestyle advice, dietary changes, and surgery only when truly required.
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Procedure
If surgery is needed, options like rectocele repair or rectopexy are performed using minimally invasive techniques whenever possible.
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Recovery & Follow-up
Therapy is continued for 2–3 months for best results. Surgical recovery typically takes 2–4 weeks, with structured follow-up to maintain improvement.
AVAILABLE TREATMENTS
Treatment Options
Pelvic Floor Therapy / Biofeedback
First-line, non-surgical treatment that retrains pelvic floor muscles using guided exercises and biofeedback — highly effective for most patients.
Rectocele Repair
Surgical correction of a rectocele — a bulge of the rectum into the vagina — to restore normal anatomy and improve bowel evacuation.
Rectopexy
Surgical fixation of the rectum, often performed laparoscopically, when prolapse contributes to pelvic floor symptoms.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
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