Dr. Paprika said, “Prolapsed uteruses are not uncommon. Usually, they do not need to be dealt with emergently, unless a patient is pregnant, can’t pee, or if the prolapse is rapid and becomes incarcerated (so it can’t be put back easily).”
To the best of my knowledge, they did not stick it back in at all. I don’t know how the bleeding situation is, but I heard it was a lot so I assume that is under control (or they wouldn’t have let her leave). She’s usually doing Atavan these days, so the dizzy thing is a pretty regular state of mind for her.
I don’t know about anyone else, but I am quite suspicious of geriatric medicine. Somehow I don’t think the doctors try as hard as they should. And she’s a lousy patient besides. Never does anything the way she’s supposed to. The kids have to accompany them to the doctor so they can listen to the doctor’s instructions.
This is why you don’t take medical advice over the web.
If a prolapsed uterus is so swollen you can’t get it back in (even if it falls out again) I would consider this an emergency and call for an immediate OB/GYN consult.
I am head of a small town emergency. Our OB/GYNs are very good and I would have called them in for this case. This might not be practical in a big city though. Did they at least check her hemoglobin (blood test)?
Lest you think the doctor’s apparent casual attitude is on account of your MIL’s age, a prolapsed uterus isn’t an exclusively geriatric problem. My mom, age 47, is in the early stages of uterine prolapse and her doctor won’t be correcting the problem until sometime this summer. The condition looks and sounds horrifying, but it’s not the biggest deal that could happen to someone.
It’s not all that uncomfortable. OK it’s like OMG this is not right but it doesn’t hurt. I had a backache but the prolapse didn’t cause much pain in itself. I saw a physio, I did kegels, things are OK now without surgery.
Uterine prolapse is not all that uncommon but women don’t talk about it. It’s like some nasty great secret. I blame mine on pushing a large baby for too long in the wrong position. I’m glad I yelled at the midwife and made her help me into another position so he was out in 3 pushes.
i would try another dr or hospital. i don’t think she should be sitting on an internal organ for a week. things could get icky really fast in that area with all the other things that “come out” on a regular basis.
my hampster had this problem. unfortunatly the vet recommended she be put to sleep.