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Digestive & GastrointestinalModerate
Rectal Prolapse
Colorectal & Proctology · Digestive & Gastrointestinal
Moderate
Severity
Uncommon — most frequently affects women over 50, though it can occur at any age
Prevalence
No
Contagious
Colorectal & Proctology
Specialist
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💊Treatment Options
- 1Mild cases may be managed with dietary fiber and stool softeners to reduce straining
- 2along with pelvic floor exercises to strengthen supporting muscles. Surgical repair is the definitive treatment for significant or persistent prolapse
- 3with options including an abdominal approach to fix the rectum in place or a perineal approach for older or higher-risk patients. Treatment choice depends on the patient's overall health
- 4prolapse severity
- 5and surgeon assessment.
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