What to do if you have a partial rectal prolapse?
What to do if you have a partial rectal prolapse?
If you have a partial (mucosal) prolapse, your surgeon will use different techniques to treat it. This may include cutting away the lining that has pushed through your anus or pulling the lining back into place, using a stapling instrument. It’s possible to have another rectal prolapse after you’ve had surgery.
What kind of Doctor do you see for rectal prolapse?
A rectal examination can feel uncomfortable but shouldn’t hurt. Your GP will ensure your privacy, and you can ask to have someone with you during the test. Your GP may refer you to a colorectal surgeon, a doctor who specialises in conditions that affect the bowel. You might need further tests, which may include the following.
What is the difference between intussusception and rectal prolapse?
Internal rectal prolapse, or intussusception, is defined as a full thickness prolapse of the rectum that does not protrude through the anus. Rectal prolapse and intussusception often coexist with a rectocoele (herniation of the rectovaginal septum anteriorly into the vagina) and an enterocoele (deep herniation of the rectovaginal peritoneum).
How old do you have to be to have a rectal prolapse?
Internal rectal prolapse is when your rectum folds in on itself but doesn’t stick out through your anus. This is also known as an internal intussusception. People of any age can get a rectal prolapse. However, it’s most common in women older than 60, and in young children under three.
How can I decrease my risk for a rectal prolapse?
The type of surgery may depend on the cause of your rectal prolapse. Surgery can help position your rectum so that it does not come down through your anus. Surgery may include placing sutures or mesh to hold the rectum in place. It may also involve removing part of the rectum. How can I decrease my risk for a rectal prolapse?
Can a bowel movement cause a rectal prolapse?
Constipation may cause you to push too hard during a bowel movement. The pressure from pushing may cause the rectum to come through the anus. A chronic condition can cause problems that lead to a prolapse. Cystic fibrosis can cause chronic constipation. Multiple sclerosis can weaken muscles that hold your rectum in place.
When to see a specialist for rectal prolapse?
Patients whose condition is not resolved by conservative treatments and who have substantial residual symptoms should be considered for investigation. Few tests can be arranged by the non-specialist before referral.
Internal rectal prolapse, or intussusception, is defined as a full thickness prolapse of the rectum that does not protrude through the anus. Rectal prolapse and intussusception often coexist with a rectocoele (herniation of the rectovaginal septum anteriorly into the vagina) and an enterocoele (deep herniation of the rectovaginal peritoneum).