Rectal Prolapse: Symptoms & Signs (Rectal Procidentia, Prolapse of the Rectum)

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Alternate Names : Rectal Procidentia, Prolapse of the Rectum

Rectal prolapse may cause the following symptoms:

discomfort in the lower abdomen

bowel incontinence, or involuntary loss of stool

excessive straining during bowel movements

bleeding from the anus

a feeling of incomplete bowel movements

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Author: Adam Brochert, MD
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 09/19/01

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