Rectal Prolapse

Rectal Prolapse

Rectal prolapse is condition in which rectum slips out through anus (muscular opening at the end of digestive tract). This can result in fecal incontinence.

Symptoms

Pain and irritation in stomach
Blood and mucus comes with the stool
Difficulty during defecation

Causes

Weak pelvic muscles
Constipation
Weak anal muscles
Sitting on toilet for long
Surgery
After vaginal birth
Anal sex

Treatment

Treatment options include:

Medications like stool softeners, suppositories are prescribed to treatment fecal incontinence
Sometimes surgery is considered