Rectal prolapse is a change in the natural position and going beyond the anus in the distal region.
Causes of occurrence of Rectal prolapse
Anal prolapse or rectal prolapse is a polyetiological disease, which can lead to:
- spinal injury
- weakness of the intestinal ligamentous apparatus
- genetic pathology
- heavy, often late labor
- dysfunction of the rectal sphincter
- unconventional sex
- lifting weights
- chronic gastrointestinal diseases
- gynecological or urological operations
Most often, a combination of several reasons leads to such a rare pathological condition as rectal prolapse.
Symptoms of Rectal prolapse
In acute and chronic course of the disease, a general symptom complex can be distinguished:
- abdominal pain
- the exit of a part of the rectum from the anus
- profuse discharge of mucus from the anus
- constipation
The manifestations of the symptoms of the disease can differ significantly in patients. For some, the disease does not cause much concern, and they do not seek help for a long time. Others have symptoms so severe that they need urgent hospitalization. With chronicity of the disease, infringement, injury and, as a result, inflammation of the rectum can be observed.
The surface of the intestine may ulcerate, the mucous membrane is hyperemic and edematous. If there is inflammation of the rectum, the symptoms are similar to the signs of prolapse, aggravated by manifestations characteristic of the inflammatory process – fever, fever, general malaise.
Disease diagnosis methods
With rectal prolapse, the prolapse of a fragment of the intestine is sometimes visually similar to the prolapse of nodes from the rectum in some diseases: hemorrhoids, polyps and anus tumors. Therefore, in order to diagnose and determine the treatment method, the specialists of the CK Birla Hospital, Gurgaon carry out a number of diagnostic measures:
- Inspection
- Finger examination
- Instrumental examinations:
- sigmoidoscopy
- colonoscopy
- x-ray
- sphincterometry
- histological studies
Disease treatment methods
Highly qualified specialists-proctologists of the CK Birla Hospital uses various methods of treating a pathological condition:
- medicinal
- non-drug
- operational
With drug treatment, drugs are prescribed to normalize bowel movements (laxative or antidiarrheal), anti-inflammatory, pain relievers.
Non-drug treatments include various exercises for the pelvic muscles, physical treatments, massage, electrical muscle stimulation and sclerosing injections in the anal area. But drug treatment is effective only in the initial stages and with internal rectal prolapse. In the chronic course of the disease, surgical treatment is used.
When a rectal prolapse was diagnosed, surgical treatment at the CK Birla Hospital consists of:
- stitching the rectum to the longitudinal vertebral ligament or fixing with Teflon mesh to the sacrum
- surgical restoration of the functions of the muscles of the pelvis and muscles of the rectum
- resection of the prolapsed area
- combined methods
Treatment tactics are developed by the leading general surgeon of our hospital, taking into account the age, stage, course of the disease and the individual characteristics of the patient. Many years of professional experience of doctors, possession of modern medical techniques, allows you to choose the most effective methods of therapy, guaranteeing a quick recovery and recovery.
The Ck Birla Hospital, one of the best hospital for surgery in Gurgaon uses innovative methods of bloodless stitching using special equipment (Longo and STARR operations), laparoscopic rectopexy and other modern minimally invasive techniques. The price depends on the type of technique used, the complexity, stage and severity of the disease, the presence of complications and is determined individually. The current system of discounts will help to make treatment in our clinic affordable for every client. By contacting us, you will not have to wait long for the examination results. We will do it quickly and efficiently, as we care about your health.
Postoperative rehabilitation period
After completion of treatment, especially surgery, it is recommended:
- dietary light food
- avoiding excessive physical exertion
- in case of relapse, it is recommended to immediately contact a proctologist
Prevention of rectal prolapse
To prevent anal prolapse and prevent recurrence of the disease, Dr Mayank Madan, the best general surgeon in Gurgaon recommend following some preventive rules:
- prevention of constipation
- timely treatment of gastrointestinal diseases
- strengthening the pelvic muscles with special exercises and gymnastics
- an active lifestyle (gymnastics, walking, swimming, etc.)
- proper nutrition
- prevention of hemorrhoids
- rational physical activity
Subject to the rules of prevention of recurrence of the disease, the prognosis of treatment is favorable.
You can book your appointment at the best general surgery hospital in Gurgaon for the treatment of rectal prolapse.
