Question 1

what causes rectal prolapse in men?

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Straing or rectal ma: Rectal prolapse is not common in men but when it occurs, it is usually from chronic diarrhea and straining at the stool.  Rectal prolapse should usually be repaired by an experienced surgeon as there are several different techniques which can be applied depending on patient factors such as age, debility, assessment of anal sphincter tone and squeeze, etc.  Colonoscopy is necessary.

Question 2

how does a man get an anal or rectal prolapse? not gay

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Straining, genes: Avoid sitting on toilet for prolongedc interval. Avoid constipation.
Avoid lifting from a deep squat as this opens up the pelvis more and exhale as you lift.

Question 3

what is rectal prolapse?

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See below: Rectal prolapse occurs when a portion of rectum essentially turns inside out and protrudes through the anus.  It is assocated with excessive straining and worsens constipation.  It can improve with stool softeners and fiber but often requries surgical correction.

Question 4

how do you fix  rectal prolapse?

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Surgery: Pelvic prolapse, and, specifically, rectal prolapse, can be caused by: pregnancy, childbirth, obesity, menopause, chronic cough (asthma), to name a few.  The only effective and long-term treatment is surgery, but this is almost always out-patient, with a fairly quick recovery.

Question 5

how is rectal prolapse diagnosed?

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Physical exam: One can generally see prolapse by inspection while the patient is bearing down.

Question 6

hi dr wt mean by rectal prolapse?

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Falling out: Prolapse of the rectum is basically when the tissue that lines the rectum falls down and out the anus.  Almost like a sleeve that turns inside out and falls down.  Sometimes due to straining as with chronic constipation, othertimes due to collagen problems.  Many reasons that this can happen, though it is rare.

Question 7

could rectal prolapse be dangerous?

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Yes: Depending on its extent, it can be. It can lead to necrosis of the wall of the rectum. Also bleeding can occur.

Question 8

what's the outcome of rectal prolapse?

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Variable: Variable. From not significant to serious complications, dependent upon degree.Can be minimal or minor requiring no treatment. Many procedures available to treat,  from minor surgery to major surgery, with varying results. Complex question requiring consultation with colorectal specialist.

Question 9

how to ease the pain of rectal prolapse?

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Need proctologist: Opinion.  Since there are so many different types of rectal prolapse and so many different categorization schemes for rectal prolapse, you're going to need the help of either a G.I. Surgeon, a GI specialist, or a proctologist. I would recommend you start with your family practitioner and he or she can refer you from there. You may need surgical treatment if the pain is severe.

Question 10

are the symptoms of rectal prolapse bad?

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Variable: Some people with rectal prolapse will have pain with bowel movements, most will have occasional bright red blood from the rectum due to irritation of the prolapsed rectal mucosa, and many will have soiling or a mucous type discharge from the prolapse.  Stool softeners and increased fiber in the diet may help, but significant rectal prolapse often requires surgical correction.

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