Many people live with bowel symptoms like constipation, straining, urgency, leakage, or the feeling that they haven’t completely emptied their bowels. While these issues are common, they are not normal, and in many cases, they are highly treatable.
That’s why Maze Men’s Health is excited to welcome Alyssa Frager, NP, who specializes in the evaluation and treatment of bowel and pelvic floor disorders.
Why Bowel Symptoms Are Often Ignored
Bowel issues can be difficult to talk about, so many people try to manage symptoms on their own or simply learn to live with them. Common concerns include:
- Constipation
- Chronic straining
- Incomplete emptying
- Urgency
- Leakage or staining
- Pelvic pain
These symptoms can affect much more than digestion, they can impact confidence, comfort, relationships, and overall quality of life.
Alyssa’s Specialized Background
Alyssa brings years of experience in gastroenterology, helping patients with complex bowel and evacuation disorders. Her focus is identifying the root cause of symptoms and developing personalized treatment plans that help patients find lasting relief.
Conditions Alyssa Treats
Alyssa specializes in evaluating and treating:
- Constipation
- Fecal leakage
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
- Incomplete evacuation
- Chronic straining
- Pelvic pain
Because many of these conditions involve the muscles and nerves of the pelvic floor, a specialized evaluation is often key to finding answers.
Advanced Diagnostic Testing
When needed, Alyssa offers specialized testing to better understand how the bowel and pelvic floor are functioning, including:
- Pelvic floor functional assessments
- Anorectal manometry
- Balloon expulsion testing
- Defecography
- Transit studies
These tools help identify the underlying cause of symptoms and guide the most effective treatment plan.
The Connection Between Bowel Health and Overall Wellness
At Maze Men’s Health, we take a whole-body approach to care. Bowel function is closely connected to pelvic floor health, comfort, sexual wellness, and quality of life.
Improving bowel function can lead to:
- Greater comfort
- Increased confidence
- Better pelvic floor function
- Improved sexual wellness
- Enhanced day to day quality of life
What to Expect During Your First Visit
During your consultation, Alyssa will take the time to understand your symptoms, review your history, and identify patterns that may be contributing to your concerns.
Together, you’ll create a personalized plan that may include lifestyle changes, pelvic floor therapy recommendations, additional testing, or targeted treatment options.
You Don’t Have to Just Live With It
If you’re experiencing constipation, straining, leakage, urgency, incomplete emptying, or pelvic discomfort, help is available.
Schedule a consultation today!