Test 3 Deck 6 Flashcards
Chronic pelvic pain description?
- Noncyclic pain >6 months
- Localized to an atomic pelvis, anterior abdominal wall at or below the umbilicus
- Pain sufficiently severe to cause functional disability or lead to medical intervention
Patients w/ chronic pelvic pain are more likely to develop what?
IBS, vulvodynia, interstitial cystitis, depression, fribomyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, temporomandibular disorder, migraine
If a patient has a hx of ___ __ it makes them more likely to have chronic pelvic pain.
Sexual abuse
What is important to remember on a gynecological exam for chronic pelvic pain?
They may hurt. Let the patient know you can stop whenever and start w/ outer paplation w/ q tip. Then slide in a single digit to look for trigger points, regions of tenderness, and nodules. Rectals are indicated. You may see allodynia and hyperalgesia
What are some causes of chronic pelvic pain?
Pelvic adhesions (surgery)
Pelvic congestion syndrome (varicoceles)
What is the treatment for pelvic congestion syndrome?
OCP, ovarian vein embolization, or hysterectomy
What is the treatment for overall chronic pelvic pain?
Refer to GYN,
Antidepressants specifically TCA (amitryptyline)
What is the treatment for vulvodynia?
Behavior therapy Topical lidocaine Topical gabapentin Antidepressants (TCA first line) Anticonvulsants
Pt presents w/ rawness, itching, cutting pain in vulvar region. Lacks physical signs, has new onset insertional dyspereunia (and pain w/ tampon insertion/bathing). Light touch applicator on vulva elicited tenderness and it’ erythematous. Dx__ trx__
Localized provoked vulvodynia
Neuropathic pain meds
Topical lidocaine
Pushing around and hit a trigger point on outside?
Myofascial pain syndrome (muscle, but can be from chronic things like endometriosis, interstitial cystitis, or IBS)
Pt. Having trigger pain involving the levator ani muscles. Pt. Complaining of lower abdominal pain, low back pain, dysperenuia, and chronic constipation. What is the treatment?
Reduce spasm and trigger points. PT, massage, botulinum toxin, analgesics, muscle relaxants
Pt. Presents w/ complaint of pelvic girdle pain following pregnancy/ right around pregnancy. The pain is focused around the SI joints. You know this originates from injury or inflammation of pelvic and/or lower spine ligaments. DX__ trx__
Peripartum pelvic pain syndrome
PT, exercise, analgesics (NSAIDs/Tylenol)
Pt. Presents w/ sharp, severe, shooting pain in clitoris, vulva, rectum. Aggravated by sitting. Doesn’t awaken patient from asleep and is relieved by a nerve blockade. Dx___ trx___
Pudendal neuralgia
PT, gabapentin/TCA, botulinum toxin, pudendal nerve stimulation/ surgical nerve decompression
What is called when the uterus prolapses?
Procidentia
Pt. Presents w/ bulge symptoms. Complaint of feeling like sitting on a ball. The symptoms are exacerbated by posture, and relieved by supine position. The have been using their fingers to help the remove stool. Dx__ trx__
Pelvic organ prolapse
Minimal sx: watch Corrections: Estrogen Kegel’s Pressaries Surgery
Pt. Presents w/ urinary frequency, urgency, and pelvic pain. You perform an exam and find mucosal changes (hunner ulceration) and reduced bladder capacity. they are triggered by alcohol, caffeine, smoking, spicy foods, citrus, fruits and juices (cranberry juice). DX___ dif. Dx__ trx__
Interstitial cystitis
Painful bladder syndrome
Pat education and avoidance of triggers
What are the different types of incontinence?
Stress (involuntary leakage w/ increased in intraabdominal pressure)
Urge (void and right before need to go bad)
Overflow (incomplete emptying)
Functional (mixed stress and urge)
Transient incontinence
DIAPPERS
Delirium/demmentia Infection Atrophic vaginitis/urethritis Psychiatric disorders Pharmacological disorders Endocrine disease Restricted mobility Stool impaction
If you pee when you cough, sneeze or lift, what iincontinance is that associated w/?
Stress
If you pee, but you couldn’t make it to the toilet fast enough, what is that??
Urgent
What is the cause of stress urinary incontience?
Pelvic floor or urethra weakness
What is the cause of urge incontience?
Detrusor instability
Pt. Presents w/ stress and urge incontinence symptoms. They complain of frequency, hesitation, nocturia, and dribbling. DX__ causes__
Incomplete bladder emptying
Overdistension/ bladder outlet restriction (surgery/injury)
CA++ blockers
Alpha adrenergic agonists
What is the MC type of incontinence in women?
Mixed
What is the q-tip test?
Change in angle by >30 degrees to horizontal suggests hyper mobility
What is the treatment for incontiinence?
Pelvic floor strengthening
Kegel excersises 50-60 contractions a day
Isotonic 10 seconds
Biofeedback
Dietary changes
Addition of calcium glycerophphate my help reduce urgency
Schedule voiding
Estrogen replacement
Incontinence pessary
Surgery