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Rectal prolapse

Rectal prolapse

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A condition in which part of the rectum slips and extends outside the anus.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Anal and rectal diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Common
Toddler
3-5
Preteen
6-13
Teenager
14-18
Rare
Young adult
19-40
Rare
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

Symptoms

Rectal bleeding
Rectal pain
Anal pain
Anal itching
Leaking urine
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Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Rectal prolapse

Surgery

Rectal prolapse repair

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