rectal prolapse…

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rectal prolapse, rectal prolapse repair, rectal prolapse, abnormal protrusion, the rectal mucosa down to, the anal opening, protruding, the anus, prolapse appears, a red mass that several inches long, rectal mucosa is visible, bleed slightly, rectal prolapse occurs predominantly in children under age 6, elderly, rectal prolapse, associated, pinworms, enterobiasis, whipworm infection, trichuriasis, cystic fibrosis, malnutrition, malabsorption, celiac disease, example, constipation, prior trauma, anus, pelvic area, main symptom, protrusion of a reddish mass, anal opening, following a bowel movement, the individual conditions, a rectal prolapse occurs, prolapse, treated at home, rectal mucosa must be returned, rectum manually, a soft, warm, wet cloth, apply gentle pressure, mass to push it back, the anal opening, knee-chest position, applying pressure, gravity to help return the prolapse, immediate surgery, repair is seldom needed, underlying condition must be treated, treating the underlying condition, cures the problem, in otherwise-healthy elderly patients, recurrent rectal prolapse, surgery, repair anatomic problems that predispose them to prolapse, constipation, malnutrition, malabsorption, complications, the condition that caused the prolapse, call health care provider promptly, rectal prolapse, treating the underlying condition, prevents further rectal prolapse.