Rectal Prolapse Symptoms
Health Encyclopedia: Rectal Prolapse
The main symptom is a reddish-colored mass that sticks out from the opening of the anus, especially following a bowel movement. The lining of the rectal tissue may visible and may bleed slightly.
Signs and tests
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Health Guide
Rectal prolapse repair
This procedure is surgery to repair a rectal prolapse, the protrusion of the rectum (the last part of the colon) through the anus. Description Rectal prolapse may be... Read more »Rectal prolapse
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Rectal prolapse is when the tissue that lines the recturm falls down into or sticks through the anal opening. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Rectal prolapse occurs... Read more »Whipworm infection
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Call your health care provider if a rectal prolapse occurs. In some cases, the prolapse can be treated at home. The rectal mucosa must be returned to the rectum manually. A soft,... Read more »Images
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