Best Doctors for Rectal Prolapse Treatment in Warangal

When the rectum slips out of the anus it is called as rectal prolapse. It is more common in females than males. Symptoms of rectal prolapse include burning sensation in the anus, bleeding, constipation, pain in the anus or rectum. Rectal prolapse is most commonly mistaken and treated as hemorrhoids. Some of the causes for rectal prolapse are weaking of the muscles in the rectal area as the age grows, infection, constipation, continuous staining while passing stools, or any other underlying disease like spinal cord disease or congenital bowel disorder. Even family history of rectal prolapse also plays an important role. Children are also prone to develop rectal prolapse. Diagnosis is established by conducting a physical examination which includes digital rectal examination, anal manometry, anal ultrasound, anal electromyography, latency test. MRI, colonoscopy and x rays. Treatment depends on the severity of the disease which might include only laxatives or in some cases even surgery might also be advised. Post operatively there are certain risks involved which include bleeding, infection and recurrence of rectal prolapse.