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2019-11-04 00:34:27
Do Kegel exercises help in curing constipation caused due to rectal prolapse? If so, how long will it take to see results? If not, what treatments are available?
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Excercises help strengthen pelvic floor and can relieve symptoms of constipation especially evacuation difficulties. But atleast 3 months of regular exercise is needed for response. Constipation due to delayed colonic transit and patients with diabetes show little or no response.

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Kiegel excercises can strengthen pelvic floor muscles resulting in some improvement in Symptoms. It cannot treat prolapse.

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