Question 1

will a rectal prolapse kill me?

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No: Not unless led to a terrible infection of some sort or obstruction.

Question 2

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.

Question 3

how do i know if i have rectal prolapse?

Accepted Answer

Use a mirror: Rectal prolapse is unusual in a 31 year old, but it can occur.  When sitting on the toilet, if you think it is a prolapse, look with a pirror or take a picture.  A rectal prolapse will be a circular piece of tissue hanging out of the anus. If present see a surgeon.

Question 4

where does it pouch to if a rectal prolapse?

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Out the anus: Rectal prolapse is the rectum falling out the anus.

Question 5

i think i have a rectal prolapse, what do you suggest?

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Evaluation: First you need evaluation to differentiate mucosal prolapse from true complete rectal prolapse. If surgery is required after medical management fails, the correct surgery will be anything from a hemorrhoidectomy to an abdominal procedure and partial colon resection. So, please be sure of the diagnosis before consenting to surgery. See a colorectal surgeon for diagnosis and treatment options.

Question 6

what are symptoms of an 
internal rectal prolapse ?

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Not pleasant: Symptoms of rectal prolapse depend on the severity can include: pain and discomfort felt deep within the lower abdomen; blood and mucus from the anus; feeling constipation or incomplete emptying after a bm; diffulty passing bm; leakage of liquefied feces ; fecal incontinence or reduced ability to control bowels. RP is graded according to severity. I.P. -rectum is prolapsed but has not slipped out

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: rectal prolapse?

Accepted Answer

Rectal prolapse: Rectal prolapse =  a terminal portion of  the large intestine drops  outside of the anus.

Question 8

what is the cure for rectal prolapse?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: First you need evaluation to differentiate mucosal prolapse from true complete rectal prolapse. If surgery is required after medical management fails, the correct surgery will be anything from a hemorrhoidectomy to an abdominal procedure and partial colon resection. So, please be sure of the diagnosis before consenting to surgery. See a colorectal surgeon for diagnosis and treatment options.

Question 9

is surgery necessary for rectal prolapse?

Accepted Answer

Not always: It can improve with stool softeners and fiber but often requries surgical correction.  Mild symptoms or disease in the elderly or ill may preclude the need for surgical therapy.

Question 10

can rectal prolapse affect the way one walks?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, it can definitely cause discomfort and pain and interfere with walking.

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