Rectal Prolapse, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions

Rectal prolapse occurs when part or the entire wall of the rectum slides out of place, sometimes sticking out of the anus. The causes are:1. Constipation and straining at stools when defecating2. Weakness of pelvic muscles3. Post natal injury to the rectal muscles and nerves4. Post surgical cutting of muscle and nerves5. Infections of rectal and anal regions6. Cancer of the rectum and colonSymptoms are:Painful protrusion of the rectum out through the anusLeakage of mucus and stool from anus or rectumHeavy feeling at the anus with discomfortDiagnosis is by:Physical examinationAnal manometry and ultrasoundProctography when the person defecateMRI of the rectal and anal regionsTreatment is by:Diet and prevention of constipationReduce rectal prolapse with digital pressureSurgery for rectal prolapse by suture rectoplexyTreatment of underlying causes like cancer and infectionAvoid constipation and straining at stoolsTABLE OF CONTENTIntroductionChapter 1 Rectal ProlapseChapter 2 CausesChapter 3 SymptomsChapter 4 DiagnosisChapter 5 TreatmentChapter 6 PrognosisChapter 7 HemorrhoidsChapter 8 ConstipationEpilogue