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Rectal prolapse - Overview
Definition of Rectal prolapse:
Rectal prolapse is when the tissue that lines the rectum falls down into or sticks through the anal opening.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
Rectal prolapse occurs most often in children under age 6 and in the elderly. It is often associated with the following conditions:
- Pinworms (enterobiasis)
- Whipworm infection (trichuriasis)
- Cystic fibrosis
- Malnutrition and malabsorption (celiac disease is an example)
- Constipation
- Prior injury to the anus or pelvic area
- Reviewed last on: 7/14/2006
- J.A. Lee, MD, Division of Surgery, UCSF, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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