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