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	Conscious Choice: Mitral Valve Prolapse
		Mitral valve prolapse is a fairly common medical problem that is the focus of some controversy and even confusion among both physicians and those who suffer from it.
		Mitral valve prolapse is named for a heart valve and is usually first diagnosed as a faint heart "click" or murmur, though it isn’t a form of "heart disease" in any conventional sense.
		Mitral valve prolapse is thought to affect five percent of the population, or nearly seven million people, though the number of borderline cases may be much higher.
	www.consciouschoice.com /holisticmd/hmd093.html (2564 words)

	Genital prolapse
		Genital prolapse occurs when pelvic organs (uterus, bladder, rectum) slip down from their normal anatomical position and either protrude into the vagina or press against the wall of the vagina.
		A first degree prolapse occurs when the organ has descended a short distance into the vagina, a second degree when it has descended far enough to reach the vaginal opening and a third degree when it is protruding through the vaginal opening.
		Prolapse occurs due to a weakness or damage that has occurred to the structures which hold the pelvic organs in place.
	www.womhealth.org.au /factsheets/genital_prolapse.htm (2792 words)

	Prolapse
		Prolapse is a common condition and it occurs when the structures designed to keep organs in place weaken or stretch, causing them literally to 'prolapse'.
		Prolapse literally means 'to fall' or 'slip out of place', and the term can relate to different organs in the body.
		Dealing with a prolapse requires a completely different approach to the majority of conditions outlined in these sections, largely because it is a structural problem rather than one of hormone imbalance or nutritional deficiency.
	www.marilynglenville.com /general/prolapse.htm (2249 words)

	Pelvic Organ Prolapse
		It's estimated that half of women who have children will experience some form of prolapse in later life, but because many women don't seek help from their doctor the actual number of women affected by prolapse is unknown.
		Prolapse may also be called uterine prolapse, genital prolapse, uterovaginal prolapse, pelvic relaxation, pelvic floor dysfunction, urogenital prolapse or vaginal wall prolapse.
		There are a number of different types of prolapse that can occur in a woman's pelvic area and these are divided into three categories according to the part of the vagina they affect: front wall, back wall or top of the vagina.
	www.womenshealthlondon.org.uk /leaflets/prolapse/prolapse.html (737 words)

	Vaginal/Pelvic Organ Prolapse
		Vaginal/pelvic organ prolapse is caused by a weakening of the pelvic floor muscles, which support the pelvis, holding the bladder, uterus, and other pelvic organs in place.
		Moderate prolapse may cause a feeling of pressure in the vagina, discomfort or pain in the lower abdomen and/or lower back, and pain during sexual intercourse.
		Severe prolapse causes the same types of symptoms, but the pelvic organ is dropped down so far that it is visible or protruding through the vaginal opening.
	www.hmc.psu.edu /healthinfo/uz/vaginalorganprolapse.htm (645 words)

	Vaginal Prolapse
		A vaginal prolapse is a condition in which structures such as the uterus, rectum, bladder, urethra, small bowel, or the vagina itself may begin to prolapse, or fall, out of their normal positions.
		Prolapsed uterus (womb) - This involves a weakening of a group of ligaments called the uterosacral ligaments at the top of the vagina.
		Third-degree prolapse: The cervix, which is located at the bottom of the uterus, sags to the vaginal opening and may protrude outside the body.
	www.emedicinehealth.com /vaginal_prolapse/article_em.htm (722 words)

	Rectal Prolapse
		Rectal prolapse occurs when part or all of the wall of the rectum slides out of place, sometimes sticking out of the anus.
		With rectal prolapse, this bend and other curves in the rectum may straighten, making it difficult to keep stool from leaking out (fecal incontinence).
		Surgery involves attaching the rectum to the muscles of the pelvic floor or the lower end of the spine (sacrum) or removing a section of the large intestine that is no longer supported by the surrounding tissue.
	www.everettclinic.com /kbase/topic/mini/hw181291/overview.htm (558 words)

	Rectal Prolapse
		Rectal prolapse is a condition in which the lower portion of the colon (rectum), just inside the anal canal, becomes turned inside out.
		The development of rectal prolapse is usually associated with chronic straining during evacuation.
		The diagnosis of rectal prolapse is based upon a history and evaluation of the anorectal area.
	www.gastromd.com /education/rectalprolapse.html (336 words)

	Rectal prolapse repair (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		This procedure is surgery to repair a rectal prolapse, the protrusion of the rectum (the last part of the colon) through the anus.
		Rectal prolapse may be partial, involving only the mucosa, or complete, involving the entire wall of the rectum.
		With the patient under general, epidural, or spinal anesthesia, the prolapsing rectum or colon can be treated from the pelvic floor (perineum) either by removing a portion of the colon or suturing the rectum to the surrounding tissues, or both.
	www.pennhealth.com /ency/article/002932.htm (694 words)

	ASCRS
		Weakness of the anal sphincter muscle is often associated with rectal prolapse at this stage and may result in leakage of stool or mucus.
		To demonstrate the prolapse, patients may be asked to "strain" as if having a bowel movement or to sit on the commode and "strain" prior to examination.
		Success depends on a number of factors, including the status of a patient's anal sphincter muscle before surgery, whether the prolapse is internal or external, the overall condition of the patient and surgical method used.
	www.fascrs.org /displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=18 (523 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Uterine prolapse
		Uterine prolapse is falling or sliding of the uterus from its normal position in the pelvic cavity into the vaginal canal.
		A pelvic examination (with the woman bearing down) reveals protrusion of the cervix into the lower part of the vagina (mild prolapse), past the vaginal introitus/opening (moderate prolapse), or protrusion of the entire uterus past the vaginal introitus/opening (severe prolapse).
		A mass may be noted on pelvic exam if a tumor is the cause of the prolapse (rare).
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/001508.htm (842 words)

	Pelvic Organ Prolapse - Menopause
		Pelvic organ prolapse is a condition in which the uterus and/or the vaginal walls drop down and some times through the vaginal opening.
		Prolapse occurs when the support structures to the uterus and vagina are damaged.
		An enterocele and vaginal vault prolapse usually present with a notable bulge in the vagina, pelvic pressure and pain, and problems with intercourse.
	www.bellaonline.com /articles/art44811.asp (651 words)

	Pelvic Organ Prolapse -- Topic Overview
		Prolapse of the bladder into the vagina is called cystocele and is the most common pelvic organ prolapse.
		Prolapse of the vagina is called vaginal vault prolapse.
		A prolapse of a pelvic organ sometimes is difficult to diagnose.
	www.webmd.com /hw/womens_conditions/tv1003.asp?printing=true (597 words)

	Answers to FAQs and Articles about Prolapse and Pelvic Relaxation from Woman's Diagnostic Cyber
		Prolapse of the bladder often accompanies uterine prolapse either at the same time or later.
		When a hysterectomy is done for prolapse, the bladder is usually supported at the same time to prevent future bladder prolapse.
		Of the possible surgical techniques for the treatment of genito-urinary prolapses, abdominal suspension is reserved for young patients in whom retention of sexual function is desirable.
	www.wdxcyber.com /mprolaps.htm (3634 words)

	Rectal Prolapse
		Rectal prolapse is a condition in which part of the wall or the entire wall of the rectum falls out of place.
		A life long habit of straining to have bowel movements, stresses involved in childbirth, weakening of the anal sphincter muscle, and/or weakening of the ligaments that support the rectum are frequent causes.
		If the anal sphincter is damaged, surgery may correct the prolapse but not be able to completely correct fecal incontinence (lack of control of bowel movements).
	www.med.umich.edu /1libr/aha/umrectal_prolapse.htm (514 words)

	Mitral Valve Prolapse
		Mitral valve prolapse is a mild deformity of one of the valves in your heart.
		The cause of mitral valve prolapse is not known; however, it is thought to be inherited.
		Often mitral valve prolapse is discovered during a routine physical, when your health care provider listens to your heart with a stethoscope.
	www.temple.edu /heart/html/mitral_valve_prolapse.html (438 words)

	Rectal prolapse
		Rectal prolapse in adults is caused by a weakening of the sphincter muscle or ligaments that hold the rectum in place.
		Prolapse is brought on by straining to have bowel movements, chronic laxative use, or severe diarrhea.
		Prolapse is initially diagnosed by taking a patient history and giving a rectal examination while the patient is in a squatting position.
	www.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/ency/rectal_prolapse.jsp (653 words)

	Rectal Prolapse, Information by Treasure Valley Sheep Producers
		Rectal prolapse is a condition where, for some reason, the rectum is pushed out of the body.
		Rectal prolapses must be taken care of right away or you run the risk of having the lamb prolapse its entire intestinal tract.
		Prolapse is a major cause of ewe mortality.
	www.tvsp.org /prolapse.html (346 words)

	eMedicine - Rectal Prolapse : Article by Lisa S Poritz, MD
		Full-thickness rectal prolapse is the most commonly recognized type and is defined as protrusion of the full thickness of the rectal wall through the anus (see Image 1).
		In an anterior resection for rectal prolapse, the rectum is mobilized to the level of the lateral ligaments, and the redundant colon (sigmoid) is resected.
		A circumferential incision is made through the mucosa of the prolapsed rectum near the dentate line; using electrocautery, the mucosa is stripped from the rectum to the apex of the prolapse and excised (see Image 3).
	www.emedicine.com /med/topic3533.htm (4084 words)

	Uterine prolapse
		Prolapse of the uterus and vagina becomes more common as women get older and is not often seen before the menopause.
		A woman's prolapse is described according to the part or parts of the uterus and vagina that are involved.
		The type of repair is determined by the type of prolapse present, but the idea is that the weakened muscles of the pelvic floor are pulled together with stitches to make the pelvic floor stronger.
	www.netdoctor.co.uk /diseases/facts/uterineprolapse.htm (805 words)

	Prolapse (band) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Prolapse were a musical group formed in Leicester, England active from c.
		Prolapse first came together at the University of Leicester and earned a cult following for their live set, particularly for the tension within songs such as "Tina This Is Matthew Stone", which were not so much sung as acted to a musical accompaniment.
		The final Prolapse LP was Ghosts of Dead Aeroplanes, released in 1999, after which the group drifted apart.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Prolapse_(band) (430 words)

	Prolapse - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It is generally reserved for organs protruding through the vagina, or for the misalignment of the valves of the heart.
		Oviduct prolapse is an often fatal condition in egg-laying birds.
		Immediate veterinary assistance is paramount to the survival of a bird with prolapse.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Prolapse (335 words)

	Rectal Prolapse (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Rectal prolapse is similar to, but not the same as, rectocele, which is a common condition in women.
		A rectocele is a prolapsed rectum that can result when the backside (or posterior) wall of the vagina prolapses.
		Its effects on the rectum are similar to those of mucosal prolapse or complete rectal prolapse; however, in internal intussusception, the rectum neither protrudes from the body nor enters the anal canal.
	www.emedicinehealth.com /rectal_prolapse/article_em.htm (532 words)

	Rectal Prolapse
		Weakness of the anal sphincter muscle is often associated with rectal prolapse at this stage and may result in leakage of stool or mucus.
		To demonstrate the prolapse, patients may be asked to "strain" as if having a bowel movement or to sit on the commode and "strain" prior to examination.
		Success depends on a number of factors, including the status of a patient's anal sphincter muscle before surgery, whether the prolapse is internal or external, the overall condition of the patient and surgical method used.
	www.med.nyu.edu /crs/info/anorectal11.html (540 words)

	WSOCTV.com - Health - Pelvic Prolapse
		Pelvic prolapse is a condition that occurs when the tissues that normally support the pelvic organs become stretched or damaged, allowing organs to drop and press against the wall of the vagina.
		Uterine prolapse is the descent and protrusion of the uterus into the vagina.
		Patients with pelvic organ prolapse may complain of urinary incontinence, a feeling of fullness or heaviness in the pelvic area, low back pain, pain during intercourse, problems with bowel movements, or a feeling like "something is falling out of the vagina".
	www.wsoctv.com /health/4676105/detail.html (871 words)

	Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment on MedicineNet.com
		Mitral valve prolapse (also known as "click murmur syndrome" and "Barlow's syndrome") is the most common heart valve abnormality, affecting five to ten percent of the world population.
		In patients with mitral valve prolapse, the mitral apparatus (valve leaflets and chordae) becomes affected by a process called myxomatous degeneration.
		The mitral valve prolapse (MVP) syndrome has a strong hereditary tendency, although the exact cause is unknown.
	www.medicinenet.com /mitral_valve_prolapse/article.htm (649 words)

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