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rec·tal pro·lapse
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Rectal prolapse
Rectal prolapse refers to a medical condition where a section of the wall of the rectum prolapses from the normal anatomical position with associated pelvic floor dysfunction. This may occur while straining to defecate, or during rest. Used unqualified, the term rectal prolapse often is used synonymously with complete rectal prolapse, where the rectal walls have prolapsed to a degree where they protrude out the anus and are visible outside the body. However, most researchers agree that there are 3 to 5 different types of rectal prolapse, depending on if the prolapsed section is visible externally, and if the full or only partial thickness of the rectal wall is involved. Rectal prolapse may occur without any symptoms, but depending upon the nature of the prolapse there may be mucous discharge, rectal bleeding, degrees of fecal incontinence and obstructed defecation symptoms. Rectal prolapse is generally more common in elderly women, although it may occur at any age and in both sexes. It is very rarely life threatening, but the symptoms can be debilitating if left untreated. Most external prolapse cases can be treated successfully, often with a surgical procedure. Internal prolapses are traditionally harder to treat and surgery may not be suitable for many patients.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Rectal Prolapse
Protrusion of the rectal mucous membrane through the anus. There are various degrees: incomplete with no displacement of the anal sphincter muscle; complete with displacement of the anal sphincter muscle; complete with no displacement of the anal sphincter muscle but with herniation of the bowel; and internal complete with rectosigmoid or upper rectum intussusception into the lower rectum.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of rectal prolapse in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of rectal prolapse in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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- rektální prolapsCzech
- rektaler ProlapsGerman
- prolapso rectalSpanish
- پرولاپس رکتومPersian
- peräsuolen esiinluiskahdusFinnish
- prolapsus rectalFrench
- rektális prolapsusHungarian
- prolaps rektumIndonesian
- rectalis solvunturLatin
- rectale prolapsDutch
- rektal prolapsNorwegian
- wypadanie odbytnicyPolish
- prolapso retalPortuguese
- prolaps rectalRomanian
- выпадение прямой кишкиRussian
- rektal prolapsusTurkish
- sa trực tràngVietnamese
- רעקטאַל פּראָלאַפּסעYiddish
- 直肠脱垂Chinese
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