Rectal
prolapse is a condition in which the rectum or the last part of the colon
protrudes or telescopes out of the anus and a variable length of rectum will be
seen outside.
Poor
anal tone is the main cause for this condition. Common causes of poor anal tone
are age, constipation, childbirth and pelvic nerve damage .
The
common symptoms of rectal prolapse are Constipation and straining, fecal
incontinence, and erratic bowel habits .
Colonoscopy, anal manometery, colonic transit
studies are often required in the evaluation of rectal prolapse.
The
treatment of rectal prolapse is surgical with procedures done from the perineum
and trans abdominally.
The
treatment is tailored taking into account the presence of constipation, age of
the patient, need for resection of the colon and need for pelvic floor repair.
"I feel good to read about rectal prolapsed, a medical condition that I don’t know about.
ReplyDeleteI would like to add a point that Colonoscopy is the best procedure to detect various diseases and problems of colon and rectum. Thanks for sharing!"