Rectal Prolapse and Rectocele - What's the difference?
- Rectal prolapse is where the walls of the rectum protrude through the anus
- Rectocele is where the rectum protrudes into the vagina.
Rectal Prolapse
A Rectal prolapse occurs when the connective tissues within the rectal mucosa loosen and stretch, allowing the tissue to protrude through the anus. As the rectum becomes more prolapsed, ligaments and muscles may weaken until the rectum protrudes out of the body through the anus. This stage is called complete prolapse, or full-thickness rectal prolapse. Initially, the rectum may protrude and retract depending on the person's movements and activities; if the condition remains untreated it may protrude permanently.
Did you know? Women, men and children can suffer rectal prolapse.
What causes Rectal Prolapse?
- Straining because of constipation.
- Tissue damage...