What Is Rectal Prolapse
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Getting Educated About Prolapse
By Nancy Muller , Health ExpertBefore entering the world of pelvic floor functionality, I had never really thought about pelvic... Read more »
Risk Factors for Prolapse
By Nancy Muller , Health ExpertProlapse in women has been associated with many factors. Studies have implicated pregnancy, aging,... Read more »
The Year of the Pelvis: Women, Urinary Tract Infections (UTI), and Pelvic Prolapse
By Jasmine Schmidt , Health ExpertA family member called me this week regarding a friend who was having a painful pressure... Read more »
Incontinence and Women's Sexual Health
By Amy Hendel , Health ExpertSurvey women and this complaint seems to be a "top ten." In fact, recent investigations reveal... Read more »
Pessary: Non-Surgical "Ring" for Stress Incontinence
By Jennifer Sobol, D.O. , Health ExpertEvery month, Dr. Sobol answers your questions about incontinence. Send questions for Dr. Sobol to... Read more »
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Rectal prolapse
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 »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
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... Read more »Rectal prolapse
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 »Rectal prolapse repair
Expectations after surgery The surgery is usually effective in repairing the prolapse. The long-term prognosis is good. Constipation and incontinence can be a problem for some patients. ... Read more »Images
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