What Is a Prolapsed Colon?

Anorectal prolapse is the downward displacement of the anal canal, rectum, and sigmoid colon. Anorectal prolapse is divided into complete prolapse and incomplete prolapse. If it is only submucosal prolapse, it is clinically referred to as incomplete prolapse; full rectal prolapse is clinically referred to as complete prolapse.

Anorectal prolapse

Anorectal prolapse is the downward displacement of the anal canal, rectum, and sigmoid colon. Anorectal prolapse is divided into complete prolapse and incomplete prolapse. If it is only submucosal prolapse, it is clinically referred to as incomplete prolapse; full rectal prolapse is clinically referred to as complete prolapse.

TCM disease name

Anorectal prolapse

Multiple groups

Frail, sick, malnourished, etc., middle-aged, elderly, maternal, etc.

Common causes

Congenital underdevelopment, chronic constipation, diarrhea, etc.

Common symptoms

Discomfort during bowel movements, anorectal incontinence, constipation, poor bowel movements, incomplete bowel movements, etc.

1. Genetic factors, congenital underdevelopment, weak rectal mucosal tissue, the rectum can easily lose support and prolapse outside the anus.

2. In fragile patients, malnutrition and other groups, the fat in the sciatic bone disappears quickly. The rectum is located near the sciatic area. When the fat disappears, it loses its support and prolapses outside the anus. ^[1]

1. The course of disease develops slowly ^[2]

About rectum

In addition, anorectal prolapse is divided into internal prolapse and external prolapse according to the location of the prolapse, and the prolapse part is located in the rectum, that is, internal prolapse, and those outside the anus are external prolapse. The "four steps" in treating anorectal prolapse include finding the cause, finding the pathology, checking the clinical manifestations, and finding the diagnosis and treatment.

1. Find the cause: Anorectal prolapse is mostly caused by malnutrition after illness, decreased fat in the sciatic rectum, and decreased support. Such as constipation, diarrhea, long-term cough, and increased intra-abdominal pressure can cause submucosal prolapse. In addition,

1. In the early stage of anorectal prolapse, there is constipation and irregular bowel movements. I always feel that the rectum is full and the bowel movements are not clean. There is a mass coming out during defecation, but it can retract itself.

2. After anorectal prolapse gradually increases, in addition to anorectal prolapse caused by forced defecation, it can cause anorectal prolapse in the case of coughing, walking, and other abdominal pressure, and often can not be retracted on its own. Swelling into the anus. The discharge of mucus due to frequent exudation often contaminates underwear.

3. Anorectal prolapse can cause bleeding and diarrhea when the intestinal mucosa is damaged and ulcers occur. If the prolapsed mass cannot be retracted, inflammation and swelling are prone to occur, and then pain occurs, which further worsens constipation.

4. Prolapse repeatedly decreases and retracts in the rectum, causing mucosal congestion and edema, and a large amount of mucus and bloody substances often flow from the anus. Patients often feel pelvic and lumbosacral swelling and dragging, dull pain in the perineum and posterior femur. ^[5]

There are many common anorectal prolapse surgical treatments, which can be summarized as follows:

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Anorectal prolapse is mostly caused by other anorectal diseases,

First, people with habitual constipation or difficulty in defecation, usually eat more vegetables and fruits containing more cellulose, and should be cured of constipation. Do not use violent force during bowel movements or squat in the toilet for a long time.

Second, we must promptly treat enteritis and diarrhea, especially children.

3. Doing the anus lifting exercise twice a day, tightening and relaxing the anus 30 times each time, has the function of enhancing the function of anal sphincter, and has a positive effect on preventing rectal prolapse.

Fourth, we must promptly treat diseases that can increase abdominal pressure, such as pertussis and emphysema.

Fifth, women should take a full rest after childbirth, if there is a perineal tear after childbirth, timely suture to maintain the normal function of the anal sphincter. If there is uterine prolapse and visceral drooping, it should be treated in time.