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Does anal sex lead to rectal prolapse?

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No: Pelvic prolapse, and, specifically, rectal prolapse, is much more likely caused by: pregnancy, childbirth, obesity, menopause, chronic cough (asthma), to name a few.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/28/2018

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Possible : There is some disagreement regarding this issue. Certiantly anything that damages the anal sphincter may contribute to fecal incontinence & possible rectal prolapse.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 3/26/2019

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I think I have rectal prolapse. For years, whenever I pass a BM, I can feel a part of my anus hanging down. After the BM, it goes back up again. Now, I think I have mucus discharge. Should I be worried?

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Should an 86 year old woman with rectal prolapse have another surgery after one year. Are there other ways? She had one wire surgically put across her anus to keep her rectum from falling out one year ago, the dr, wants to do it again. Is there another

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If I felt little organ came out of anus, but it resolved after several hours or less and now as I checked, there is nothing strange. Does it mean it was rectal prolapse and resolved itself or I still have the condition but dormnant?

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I have cystocele(gr1), rectocele(gr3) and rectal prolapse thru anus. What procedure is best method and what is best specialist to perform op? Thanks.

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