Rectal prolapse affects mostly grownups, but females aged 50 and older have six times the risk as males.

Symptoms and complications

At the start, the individual may only observe a lump or inflammation coming out of their anus when they have a bowel movement. Firstly, the individual might be able to shove the rectal prolapse back in. Over time, however, the prolapse is likely to obtrude perpetually and an individual will be inept to shove the prolapse back. As time moves, a rectal prolapse might happen when an individual coughs, sneezes or stands up. Some individuals with a rectal prolapse have labeled it as like sitting on a ball. Some folks might experience an internal rectal prolapse, which is different in that the prolapse will not obtrude. However, the individual might feel as if they have not passed everything during a bowel movement. Other indications of a rectal prolapse consist of:

• trouble controlling bowel movements, which befalls in around 50 to 75 percent of cases
• bright red blood coming out of the rectum
• discomposure
• constipation, there in about 25 to 50 percent of folks who have a rectal prolapse

Complications consist of:

• Strangulated prolapse: This befalls when portion of rectum becomes entombed and cuts off the blood supply, triggering tissue to die. This can develop gangrene, and the region will turn black and drift off. It is rare and necessitates treatment.
• Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome: There in mucosal prolapse, ulcers can develop on the portion of the rectum spearing out. This complication often necessitates surgery.
• Recurring prolapse: Individuals who have operation for rectal prolapse might have another prolapse at some point sooner or later.

When to see a doctor

Although a rectal prolapse is not often well-defined as an emergency medical issue, it can be uncomfortable, excruciating, and have a momentous adverse effect on the individual’s mental and physical life. Consequently, it is vital for anybody who has observed any signs or symptoms of rectal prolapse to see a clinician as soon as possible for non-surgical treatment of rectal prolapse. The longer an individual puts off getting treatment for rectal prolapse the more likelihood of perpetual complications such as incontinence and nerve mutilation.