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I have five ruptured disks, Scheuermanns Disease, and a handfull of Schmorl Nodes. I’ve been thinking about getting this all fixed by surgery but I dont know what the risks are. My biggest concern is I hear it is very easy to become incontinent as a result of this surgery, this scares the crap out of me (no pun intended). My question: What are all the risks? Is it Urinary or Fecal incontinence? HELP

Number4, I had to have disc surgery back in the mid 80’s all they had to do was a partial discectomy, where they removed 1/2 the disc @ l-4 l-5 No fusion necessary simple to what you are going to. Go to this medical site web md and do a search on ruptured disc and surgery you should be able to get the answers you need. Good Luck Rita V

Sometimes I hold my pee for 14 hours! And I feel pain in my bladder and the side of my stomach. But I was wondering what happens to the bladder when we hold in our pee for long hours?

It causes UTI, kidney infections, bladder stones, kidney stones, and hydronephrosis (urine backing up into the kidneys).

Hi there…both mitral valve prolapse and atrial enlargement are suspected issues with my heart. I am 24 years old and am experiencing different symptoms such as irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, extreme weakness, and chest pain. Any info would help. Thanks!

I am not sure exactly what information you are looking for and it would be best to discuss your individual case with the doctor taking care of you. Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is the most common congenital abnormality of the heart valves. About 4-5% of people have MVP. Many people have MVP and never have serious problems. MVP can be associated with certain complications, which I will discuss later. The mitral valve is located on the left side of the heart and separates the upper chamber (left atrium) from the (left ventricle.) MVP is basically when the mitral valve leaflets bounce back into the left atrium. Some people with MVP will also have mitral regurgitation in which blood from the left ventricle inappropriately travels back into to the left atrium. The severity of the regurgitation will determine the severity of the disease. Some people with MVP do not have any regurgitation and will not have any significant problems. Some people with MVP can develop severe regurgitation which will require mitral valve repair or replacement. The presence and severity of mitral regurgitation can easily be determined with a special ultrasound of the heart known as an Echocardiogram.

People with mitral valve prolapse are at increased risk for certain abnormal heart rhythms, such as premature atrial contractions, supraventricular tachycardia or atrial fibrillation. These arrhythmias are rarely fatal, but can produce the irregular heart beat or palpitations. A 24-48 hour holter heart monitor can be worn to determine if you have any of these. People with MVP (especially those with regurgitation) are also at increased risk of developing infection of the heart valve, known as infective endocarditis. Therefore some people with MVP and regurgitation require antibiotics with certain procedures, such as dental procedures. You can discuss this with your doctor to determine if this is needed in your case.

As I said before, many people have MVP and most people do not have any serious problems. The risk of sudden cardiac death is low. MVP can lead to mitral regurgitation in some people and some of these people may eventually require a heart valve replacement. The Echocardiogram will provide information on the severity in your case. It is impossible for us to predict the outcome in your case. Discuss your case with your Cardiologist. MVP is a huge topic and I am not sure exactly what you are looking for but I hope this helped you some. Good luck.

i had a bichon frise for most of my life, and he always went pee a lot and pee’d a lot in the house and at innapropriate times, and it was always small puddles or when he was mad at us, now my new dog, lilly, was a rescued dog. the vet said she is about 3-4 years old, she was abused badly and is comfortable around me and my boyfriend now after having her for a year, but she pee’s so much! she hasnt been fixed, and i dont intend on getting her fixed at this point in her life i think it will only traumatize her more and i dont want to put her through that, so the bleeding i can deal with and the peeing i can deal with. she is a little overweight and she is generally a peppy dog. she gets nervous a lot, being that she has a little chihuahua in her. she has always pee’d in the house ever since we got her and we have trained her to go outside without her leash now so we let her out a lot. but if we were to let her out as much as she pee’d we would be getting up every 15 minutes to let her out to pee a dime sized spot. it is ruining my carpet and making my house smell HORRIBLE. i just used a rug doctor last month and already my house stinks of pee. i have been noticing that since she has been in heat she has been peeing in smaller amounts and she will move to different spots to pee like the same sized pee spots but in different areas of the house. she doesnt seem to act hurt or as if she is in any pain. she pants a lot and she drinks a fair amount of water. i was just wondering if this behavior is normal, she just seems so like tense and under stress like she is never able to calm down, i just dont know since ive never had a pomeranian before, i am sure it is normal for a dog in heat and a dog who has been abused before, but i just dont know what to do, i dont want to punish her because she is scared enough, so i just tell her bad and clap and tell her o go outside, i guess my question is, is this normal behavior for a smaller dog or even a female dog in heat? to act high strung and pee? she doesnt seem sick or in pain or anything like that, she is completely normal, given the normal that i know her to be, minus the peeing so much. she always pees a lot but its so much more right now and very hard to keep up with, and my second question is what is a GREAT EXCELLENT way to get the urine smells and stains out of my carpet. i have tried EVERY cleaner on the market and to no avail have i found one that works amazingly. third question, is there any cheaper supplements i could give her if she has a urinary tract infection or even urinary incontinence that would clear up any infection? i dont want to give her antibiotics even if it is one because those cause more harm than good id rather give her something to drink or eat or even a vitamin that could clear it up. any advise would be appreciated!

Please use paragraphs. That wall of text is hard to read.

Take a specimen of the dog’s urine to the vet. She may have a urinary tract infection.

I am male and have MVPS with no MR. I occasionally get shortness of breath (even while rest – sudden difficulty breathing in). Will simple benign MVPS with no MR or heart failure causes shortness of breath? I have no asthma-wheeze or cough but an increased awareness of heart beats. What is the reason for pain in the left nipple? Is it any way connected to MVPS?

hi venkat
Some experience nonspecific symptoms (chest pain, dyspnea, palpitations, dizziness, near syncope, migraines, anxiety), thought to be due to poorly defined associated abnormalities in adrenergic signaling and sensitivity rather than to mitral valve pathology. In about one third of patients, emotional stress precipitates palpitations, which may be a symptom of benign arrhythmias.

Hi, I have a little discharge problem (panty liner plus the extra). Can Kegel exercises help me to get better control ?

Thank you !

Hi, yes I think they can help you.
From what you say, I think you a mild form of stress incontinence, so you leak a bit when you laugh, or cough or exercise.
It’s pretty common with pregnant women, after childbirth or if you’re overweight.
Kegels help strengthen your pelvic floor and may reduce your leaking.
You can find more in this link (How is incontinence treated). It shows you how the muscles work, and tells you how to do the exercises (basically 3 sets of 10 a day).

http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/uiwomen/#treatment

Good luck !

I’ve experienced arrhythmias, which can happen to anyone, but I’ve also noticed other symptoms that don’t happen at the time of an arrhythmia, but match up with MVP. Is there anyone here who has it, or knows someone who has it, who can advise me? I don’t have the money to talk to a doctor at the moment.
My arrhythmias are not constant. I can go a couple months without experiencing one.

Various arrhythmias are associated with mitral valve prolapse. Commonest and least harmful are the premature ventricular beats(PVCs).
http://www.medicinenet.com/premature_ventricular_contractions/article.htm

There can be others but significant is Atrial fibrillation.
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4451

You have to get examined, somehow.