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Rectal Prolapse


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Definition

Rectal prolapse is the abnormal movement of the rectal mucosa down to or through the anal opening.

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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors

When protruding through the anus, prolapse appears as a red mass that may be several inches long. The rectal mucosa is visible and may bleed slightly. Rectal prolapse occurs predominantly in children under age 6, and in the elderly.

Rectal prolapse is often associated with other conditions such as:

pinworms (enterobiasis)
whipworm infection (trichuriasis)
cystic fibrosis
malnutrition and malabsorption (celiac disease is an example)
constipation
prior trauma to the anus or pelvic area

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Review Date : 11/18/2002
Reviewed By : James P. Dolan, M.D., Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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