Rectal Prolapse
Dr. Weyrich's Naturopathic Proctology Notebook
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Overview
Sometimes constipation and straining to stool, coughing, or Valsalva's maneuvers can cause part of the rectal lining to push out from the anal opening. This condition is known as rectal prolapse and may lead to secretion of mucus from the anus.Etiology
Rectal prolapse can result from any form of increased intra-abdominal pressure, such as:- Constipation and straining to stool.
- Coughing.
- Valsalva's maneuver or lifting heavy weights.
Diagnosis
Visual examination.Differential Diagnosis
Hemorrhoids may be a co-morbid condition.Treatment
Usually, eliminating the cause of the prolapse is the only treatment necessary.Severe or chronic prolapse requires referral for surgery to strengthen and tighten the anal sphincter muscle or to repair the prolapsed lining.
ICD-9 Codes
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References
Unless specifically noted above, references used in the construction of this web page include the following:[FDM] Lecture notes from Functional Medicine University.
[SCNM] Lecture notes from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.
[UT] Lecture notes from the University of Tennessee graduate programs in Chemistry and Biochemistry.
[Shacket2009] www.hemorrhoid.net/constipatadult.php
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