When the pelvic muscles do not relax properly, it can affect urination, bowel movements and incontinence. Symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction include:
- Urinary or stool incontinence (leaking)
- Frequent need to urinate
- Pain or pressure when urinating or having a bowel movement
- Difficulty evacuating the bowels or bladder
- Constipation
- Pain in the low back area
Pelvic floor dysfunction can be resolved, but it usually requires medical treatment. Our pelvic floor dysfunction specialist at FEM Women’s Wellness can provide a diagnosis of this condition and recommend treatment. Biofeedback, physical therapy, medications and relaxation exercises can help many patients successfully overcome this condition, but it requires time and commitment. Surgery is not a treatment option for pelvic floor dysfunction.
If you have noticed changes in your urination or bowel movements, incontinence or pelvic pain/pressure, it is possible that you are experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction. To schedule an exam with one of our pelvic floor dysfunction specialists at VITAL CARE’s Health Clinic, contact our office today. We offer effective treatment options to provide relief and improved wellness with minimally invasive procedures at our facility.
