Chronic pelvic pain, by definition, is pain that has persisted at some region within the pelvis for a 6 month period or longer. Although the prevalence of this condition varies from study to study, roughly 10 to 20% of women and 5 to 9% of men suffer from this disorder, making it a very common complaint in both sexes. In contrast to pelvic pain of an acute nature, which is usually caused by some type of specifically identifiable and treatable condition (such as ovarian cysts, pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, appendicitis, etc.), pelvic pain of a chronic nature is pain of which it’s origin usually cannot be identified, despite the individual having undergone a thorough diagnostic evaluation. Continue reading… Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Friday, July 9th, 2010Chronic Constipation – Chronic Diarrhea
Thursday, July 8th, 2010Apart from perhaps proctalgia or rectal pain, chronic constipation or diarrhea are the most common symptoms of bowel dysfunction seen in the PPOD syndrome patient. When part of the PPOD syndrome, these two symptoms reflect dichotomous states of neurologic dysfunction caused by an underlying mechanical disorder of the spine. In the case of constipation there is usually a reduction of the activity (inhibition) of the sensory and/or motor fibers that connect to and mediate control of the function of the large bowel and rectum. Continue reading… Chronic Constipation – Chronic Diarrhea
