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What can cause a bulging rectum into the anus and how can it be corrected?

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Dr. Michael Sinclair answered

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Rectal prolapse: The last part of the colon, your rectum can come out of the anus. This called prolapse, it usually requires surgery to fix it.

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Answered 12/29/2016

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A member asked:

What can cause a bulging rectum into the anus and how can it be corrected?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Sinclair answered

Dr Fisher and 3 doctors agreed

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