Rectal Prolapse :
Rectal prolapse is described as a condition where the rectum slips down into the anal canal and sometimes outside of the body. The rectum is the last part of the large intestine before the anus. This condition is seen mostly in women who are above fifty years of age. The factors contributing to rectal prolapse in an individual are pregnancy and childbirth, chronic constipation or diarrhoea, previous surgery or injury to the pelvis, intestinal parasite infections, cystic fibrosis, nerve damage or spinal cord damage and chronic sneezing or coughing. The significant signs of rectal prolapse include a feeling of pressure or bulge in the anus, a red, flashy mass hanging out of the anus, anal pain or itching, leakage of stool, mucus or blood from the anus and a feeling like there is something left inside the anus after passing stool. The treatment option for managing rectal prolapse in children involves dealing with the underlying cause, and for adults, it involves performing surgery to correct this condition.





