The treatment of sphincter dysfunction generally depends on the situation, and the treatment plan is chosen according to the abnormal sphincter function in different parts of the body. Generally, it is divided into anal sphincter relaxation, anal sphincter spasm, bladder sphincter relaxation, etc. The treatment methods include practicing anal retraction exercise, applying medication, and surgical treatment.
1. Anal sphincter relaxation: The main function of anal sphincter is to control anal contraction and help defecation. If the sphincter relaxes, it will lead to poor anal closure and fecal incontinence. Generally speaking, those with a mild degree of relaxation will choose to practise anal contraction exercise on a daily basis; those with a more severe degree will choose corticosteroids, such as immunoglobulin and vitamin B1; and those with a more severe degree will need to undergo surgical treatments, such as sigmoidostomy.
2. Spasticity of sphincter function: generally leads to difficulty in defecation and severe pain, the general treatment plan is to find the cause of spasticity, choose daily exercises to lift the anus, anal sphincter lateral incision and so on.
3. Bladder sphincter relaxation: the bladder sphincter and other functions are mainly to control the urine discharge. If the bladder sphincter relaxation will cause different degrees of urinary incontinence, the general degree of the lesser degree of choice to lift the anus exercise, sit-ups and other recovery training, the degree of the more serious need for surgical treatment, such as implantation of an artificial sphincter and so on.
When the sphincter function is found to be abnormal, do not panic, identify the cause of the disease, targeted treatment, specific programs and drugs according to the doctor’s advice to choose.