Rectal Prolapse Specialists in Jayanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Rectal prolapse is a condition in which part or all of the wall of the rectum slips down and protrudes through the anus, occurring when the tissues and muscles …
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Causes of Rectal Prolapse
Results from weakening of the pelvic floor muscles and the ligaments that support the rectum, often due to chronic straining from long-standing constipation, multiple vaginal deliveries, or age-related weakening of connective tissue. Other contributing factors include prior pelvic surgery, chronic coughing, and neurological conditions affecting the pelvic floor. In children, it is often associated with conditions such as cystic fibrosis or malnutrition.