Examination | Do any of you have experience…

Muts

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Muts

Hi all!

I haven't seen many posts about the topic and since I'm going to have to get this exam done I wanted to ask something.

Do any of y'all have experience with anal manometry?

And if so, how was it?

I'm curious about the different ways anal manometry is being done across the world so that I can fantasise a bit.

Obviously I'll try to be as professional as possible during the exam since the poor doctor who'll be probing my ass didn't sign up for some medfet kinkster.

But in the meantime I'd love to have some stories to read.

Links to other stories or posts or even videos are also very much welcome!

Have a nice day y'all!

Rigel

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Rigel

Have not experienced it, seems pretty straight forward. Here is some info and description of some alternatives:

While anorectal manometry is a gold standard for evaluating anorectal function, several alternative tests can be used to diagnose and monitor conditions like fecal incontinence and constipation. These include defecography (imaging during bowel movements), anal ultrasonography (assessing sphincter anatomy), and endoscopy or colonoscopy (visual inspection). [1, 2, 3, 4]

Alternatives to Anorectal Manometry: [4, 4, 5, 5]

Defecography: This test uses X-rays or MRI to visualize the anus and rectum while the patient is having a bowel movement. It helps assess structural abnormalities, pelvic floor muscle coordination, and how effectively the rectum can empty. [4, 4, 5, 5]
Anal Ultrasonography: This imaging technique uses sound waves to create images of the anorectal region. It can be particularly useful for assessing the anatomy and function of the anal sphincters. [2, 2, 6, 7, 8]
Endoscopy/Colonoscopy: While primarily used for visual inspection of the rectum and colon, these procedures can reveal structural issues like tumors or inflammation that may be contributing to bowel dysfunction. [1, 1, 4, 4]
Balloon Expulsion Test: This test involves inserting a balloon into the rectum and measuring the patient's ability to expel it. It can be used to assess evacuation problems. [5, 5, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11]
Digital Rectal Examination: A doctor can manually assess the anal sphincter tone and rectal muscles. [12, 12, 13, 14]
Electromyography: This test can measure the electrical activity of the pelvic floor muscles. [2, 2, 15, 16]
Manometric Biofeedback Therapy: This therapy uses real-time feedback from manometry to help patients retrain their pelvic floor muscles. [17, 17]

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[1] https://medspira.com/news-events/anorectal-manometry-vs-other-diagnostic-tools-when-arm-is-the-best-choice

[2] https://www.gastrojournal.org/article/S0016-5085(99)70194-0/fulltext

[3] https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/anorectal-manometry

[4] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/fecal-incontinence/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351403

[5] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6028941/

[6] https://staging.fascrs.org/patients/diseases-and-conditions/a-z/pelvic-floor-dysfunction-expanded-version

[7] https://www.premiermedicalhv.com/divisions/services/fecal-incontinence/

[8] https://mageewomens.org/for-researchers/research-centers/all-about-fecal-incontinence

[9] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6027829/

[10] https://www.nature.com/articles/nrgastro.2018.27

[11] https://info.bhnco.com/blog/how-to-interpret-conventional-anorectal-manometry