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Learn more about Rectal prolapse

Content updated on Nov 26, 2023

What is rectal prolapse?

Rectal prolapse happens when part of the lower section of the large intestine, the rectum, slips outside the muscular opening at the end of the digestive tract known as the anus. It appears as a reddish painless lump that comes out of the anus, often after straining during bowel movements. The lump may either slip back inside the anus or stay visible.

Symptoms of rectal prolapse

  • Hemorrhoids (piles) or a lump at the anus

Questions your doctor may ask to check for rectal prolapse

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose rectal prolapse

  • Do you have hemorrhoids (piles) or a lump at the anus?

Treatment for rectal prolapse

In mild cases, the protrusion can be pushed back easily. Surgery is frequently required to fix this condition.

Diseases related to Rectal prolapse

References

  • Bordeianou L, Hicks CW, Kaiser AM, Alavi K, Sudan R, Wise PE. Rectal prolapse: an overview of clinical features, diagnosis, and patient-specific management strategies. J Gastrointest Surg. 2014 May;18(5):1059-69. doi: 10.1007/s11605-013-2427-7. Epub 2013 Dec 19. PMID: 24352613.

    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11605-013-2427-7

  • Gachabayov M, Bendl R, Flusberg M, Grimes CL, Altomare DF, Ozuner G, Longo A, Bergamaschi R. Rectal prolapse and pelvic descent. Curr Probl Surg. 2021 Sep;58(9):100952. doi: 10.1016/j.cpsurg.2020.100952. Epub 2020 Dec 29. PMID: 34489052.

    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0011384020302227?via%3Dihub

  • Mayo Clinic

    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/rectal-prolapse/symptoms-causes/syc-20352837

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Samantha Nazareth, MD

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Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)

Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.

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