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Rectal prolapse

Treatment: Call your health care provider if a rectal prolapse occurs. In some cases, the prolapse can be treated at home. The rectal mucosa must be returned to the rectum manually. A soft, warm, wet cloth is used to apply gentle pressure to the mass to push it back through the anal opening. The affected person should be in a knee-chest position before applying pressure to allow gravity to help return the prolapse. Text Continues Below Immediate surgery for repair is seldom needed. The underlying condition must be treated. Expectations (prognosis): Treating the underlying condition usually cures the problem. In otherwise-healthy elderly patients with recurrent rectal prolapse, surgery can repair anatomic problems that predispose them to prolapse. Complications: Constipation Malnutrition or malabsorption Other complications of the condition that caused the prolapse Calling your health care provider: Call your health care provider promptly if there is a rectal prolapse.

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