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The term rectum refers to the lowest 12-15 centimeters of the large intestine. The rectum is located just above the anal canal. Normally, the rectum is securely attached to the ... ... This attachment firmly holds the rectum in place. Various factors, such as age, long-term constipation, and the stress of childbirth,
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Rectal prolapse is a condition in which the rectum falls downwards and turns inside out. Initially, the rectum stays inside the body, but as the condition worsens, it may protrude outside through the anus. ... Complete rectal procidentia, showing concentric rings of everted rectum protruding from anus.
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First, the anus is dilated and stretched by the protruding rectum, disrupting the function of the anal sphincter. Second, the mucosa of the rectum is in contact with the environment and constantly secretes mucus, thus making the patient appear to be chronically wet and incontinent.
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Prolapse of the rectum may involve only the mucosa, which is the least serious form and is most common in the pediatric population, or it may involve all layers of the rectum protruding through the anus (procidentia).
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Rectal prolapse - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rectal prolapse normally describes a medical condition wherein the walls of the rectum protrude through the anus and hence become visible outside the body. There are three chief conditions which come...
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This is a condition in which the rectum (lower part of the colon or large intestine) may partially or fully fall and hang outside the anus.
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www.ecureme.com/emyhealth/data/Protrusion_of_Rectum.asp
www.ecureme.com/emyhealth/data/Protrusion_of_Rectum.asp
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Rectal prolapse: Protruding rectum through the anus. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Rectal prolapse is available below. ... and internal complete with rectosigmoid or upper rectum intussusception into the lower rectum. - (Source - Diseases Database)
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www.wrongdiagnosis.com/r/rectal_prolapse/intro.htm
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Rectal prolapse: Protruding rectum through the anus. ... 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. Source - Diseases Database...
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Rectal Prolapse (Protruding Rectum) ... A rectal prolapse is the extrusion (pushing out) of the inner layers of the rectum through the anus. It is often a result of straining to defecate, urinate, or give birth. Diseases causing straining in a kitten, such as constipation, parasites, or diarrhea, may cause a displacement...
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