“How do you fix a rectal prolapse?”
I have rectal prolapse and don't know want to do. What are my options?
5 Answers
See a Colorectal Surgeon. It will most likely require surgery.
If it is true Rectal Prolapse the answer is usually surgical repair.
The answer to this question is complex and depends on quite a few circumstances:
1. Is the diagnosis correct? Prolapsing hemorrhoids, mucosal prolapse or full-thickness prolapse – An examination is necessary including an exam when seated on the commode
2. Age and gender
3. Prior surgeries for prolapse or hemorrhoids
4. Prior abdominal operations
5. Co-morbidities (other significant diseases that can affect the outcome of the operation)
A variety of operations are available all with good and bad points. Some are done from an abdominal approach and some are done from the perineum. Find an experienced colorectal surgeon and have a discussion once the diagnosis is confirmed.
1. Is the diagnosis correct? Prolapsing hemorrhoids, mucosal prolapse or full-thickness prolapse – An examination is necessary including an exam when seated on the commode
2. Age and gender
3. Prior surgeries for prolapse or hemorrhoids
4. Prior abdominal operations
5. Co-morbidities (other significant diseases that can affect the outcome of the operation)
A variety of operations are available all with good and bad points. Some are done from an abdominal approach and some are done from the perineum. Find an experienced colorectal surgeon and have a discussion once the diagnosis is confirmed.
Best thing to do is consult a colon and rectal surgeon.There are several procedures to repair a rectal prolapse. It depends on the surgeons training. The Starr procedure, a delorme, ripstein rectal suspension.
Mainly Surgery.
