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Obstetric Fistula - Cure and treatment at healing hands clinic Bengaluru

Each year, more than a quarter million women die in pregnancy and childbirth. Of those that do not perish, an unknown number suffer long-term health problems. The maternal injury with perhaps the most devastating aftermath is obstetric fistula. A fistula is a hole, or abnormal opening, in the birth canal, that results in chronic leakage of urine and/or feces.

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Obstetric Fistula - Cure and treatment at healing hands clinic Bengaluru

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  1. Obstetric Fistula- Cure and treatment at Healing Hands clinic Bengaluru https://www.healinghandsclinic.co.in/

  2. Obstetric Fistula An obstetric fistulais a small channel between the vagina and rectum or bladder that is caused by prolonged obstructed labour when the unborn baby cannot pass through the pelvis. https://www.healinghandsclinic.co.in/

  3. Types of Obstetric Fistula • Vesico-uterine Fistula – between the urinary bladder and uterus. • Vesico-vaginal Fistula – between urinary bladder and vagina. • Urethro-vaginal Fistula – between the urethra (tube that carries the urine out of the bladder for excretion) and vagina. • Rectovaginal Fistula – between the rectum and vagina. https://www.healinghandsclinic.co.in/

  4. Causes • Prolonged obstructed labour. • Low-quality c-section. • Lack of access to c-section. • Cervical cancer therapy. • Injury during vaginal, anus or rectum surgery. • Inflammatory bowel disease like ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease https://www.healinghandsclinic.co.in/

  5. Symptoms • Fecal Incontinence or urinary incontinence, which may be continual or just occur at night. • Discharge from the vagina which may be foul-smelling. • Vaginal or urinary tract infections. • Irritation, pain or swelling around the vaginal area. • Pain during intercourse. • Nausea/Vomiting • Abdominal or pelvic pain • Irritation or soreness inside the vaginal area https://www.healinghandsclinic.co.in/

  6. Obstetric Fistula Treatment • The surgical closure of an Obstetric Fistula is the most effective way to treat this condition. • About 80% to 90% of women with Vesico-vaginal Fistula can be cured by a simple vaginal surgery. The more complicated fistulas may require multiple attempts before continence is achieved. • Recto-vaginal Fistulas is repaired in layers. Primary reconstruction is done. Sphincter repair is done. This is followed by vaginal wall repair. Finally, the rectal mucosa is repaired. https://www.healinghandsclinic.co.in/

  7. ThankYou! https://www.healinghandsclinic.co.in/

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