HOMOEOPATHY FOR CYSTOCELE

Cystocele is the name for a henia-like disorder in women that occurs when the wall between the bladder and the vagina weakens , causing the bladder to drop or sag into the vagina. This can result in discomfort ; urine leakage, when a women does any action that causes pressure on the bladder , such as coughing; an incomplete emptying of the bladder.

The grades of cystocele are:

·         Grade 1, mild: The bladder droops a short way into the vagina.

·         Grade 2, more severe: The bladder has sunk into the vagina far enough to reach the opening of the vagina.

·         Grade 3, most advanced: The bladder bulges out through the opening of the vagina.

Causes

Causes of cystocele includes:

·         Aging

·         Being overweight

·         Childbirth

·         Constipation / repeated straining during bowel movements

·         Previous pelvic surgery

·         Pelvic floor weakening

·         The decline of estrogen during menopause

Symptoms

Symptoms of cystocele includes:

·         A feeling of heaviness or fullness in the pelvic area

·         A bulge in the vagina that can feel

·         Aching or a feeling of pressure in the lower belly

·         Lower back pain

·         Frequent urinary tract infections

·         Urinary incontinence/frequency/urgency

·         Incomplete emptying of the bladder

·         Constipation

·         Needing to push organs back uo into the vagina to empty the bladder or have a bowel movement

·         Pain during sex

·         Problems inserting tampons or vaginal applicators

·         Pelvic pressure that gets worse with standing, lifting, or coughing or as the day goes on

Diagnosis

·         Medical history and physical and pelvic exam.

·         A Cystourethrogram , an X-ray of the bladder taken while urinating and with the bladder and urethra filled with contrast dye. It delineates the bladder and reveals any blockages.

·         An MRI to determine the extent of bladder prolapse

Other tests may be needed to identify any other problems in the urinary system.

Risk factors

These factors may increase your risk of anterior prolapse:

·         Pregnancy and childbirth. Women who have had a vaginal or instrument-assisted delivery, multiple pregnancies, or whose infants had a high birth weight have a higher risk of anterior prolapse.

·         Aging. Your risk of anterior prolapse increases as you age. This is especially true after menopause, when your body's production of estrogen — which helps keep the pelvic floor strong — decreases.

·         Hysterectomy. Having your uterus removed may contribute to weakness in your pelvic floor, but this is not always the case.

·         Genetics. Some women are born with weaker connective tissues, making them more susceptible to anterior prolapse.

·         Obesity. Women who are overweight or obese are at higher risk of anterior prolapse.

HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES

Homoeopathy today is a rapidly growing system and is being practiced all over the world. It strength lies in its evident effectiveness as it takes a holistic approach towards the sick individual through promotion of inner balance  at mental, emotional, spiritual and physical levels.When  cystocele  is concerned there are many effective medicines available in Homoeopathy , but the selection depends upon the individuality of the patient , considering mental and physical symptoms.

Although cystocele is a surgical condition, it can be corrected by well selected Homoeopathic remedy.

 Main remedies are: Calendula, Causticum, Staphysagria, Pyrus.

Kegel exercise , which help strengthen pelvic floor muscles, may help lessen the symptoms. To do this exercise , you squeeze the muscles you use to control the flow of urine , hold for up to 10 seconds, then release.  Aim to do at least three sets of ten repetitions a day for at least eight weeks.