What is the best treatment for rectal prolapse?
Treatment for rectal prolapse usually involves surgery. Other treatments include various therapies for constipation, including stool softeners, suppositories and other medications.
How do you push a rectal prolapse back into place?
The rectum must be pushed back inside manually. A soft, warm, wet cloth is used to apply gentle pressure to the mass to push it back through the anal opening. The person should lie on one side in a knee-chest position before applying pressure. This position allows gravity to help put the rectum back into position.
What can I do at home for rectal prolapse?
How can you care for yourself at home?
- Avoid constipation.
- Do Kegel exercises to help strengthen the muscles of the pelvic area.
- Don’t strain during a bowel movement.
- If it happens again, and if your doctor says it’s okay, you can push the prolapse back into place.
How do you sit comfortably with a prolapse?
Sit with your weight evenly balanced between both sitz bones (no crossing of your legs). Place your feet hip width apart and your hips and knees should be at a 90 degree angle. Tuck your chin in slightly.
Can I ignore rectal prolapse?
Rectal prolapse should not be ignored. You must seek medical help as untreated prolapse can progress to cause complications, such as: Ulceration. Bleeding.
Can you heal a rectal prolapse naturally?
Drink plenty of water, and eat fruits, vegetables, and other foods that contain fiber. Changes in diet often are enough to improve or reverse a prolapse of the lining of the rectum (partial prolapse). Do Kegel exercises to help strengthen the muscles of the pelvic area.
How do I know if my prolapse is severe?
Signs and symptoms of moderate to severe uterine prolapse include:
- Sensation of heaviness or pulling in your pelvis.
- Tissue protruding from your vagina.
- Urinary problems, such as urine leakage (incontinence) or urine retention.
- Trouble having a bowel movement.
How long does it take for a rectal prolapse to heal?
You should make a complete recovery in 4 to 6 weeks.
Does walking affect a prolapse?
Prolapse symptoms may be worse at different times in the day. Some women notice that they feel more pressure after walking or standing for long periods of time.
How do you shrink a prolapsed rectum?
In rectal prolapse, the rectum can only be shrunk when its mucosa is swollen due to the buildup of fluid in it. For this, before pushing it inside the anus, you can apply a few granules of sugar on it, and let it rest there for a few minutes. Sugar will absorb the excess water in the rectum and cause it to shrink.
How do I know what stage my prolapse is?
Degrees of uterine prolapse
- Stage I – the uterus is in the upper half of the vagina.
- Stage II – the uterus has descended nearly to the opening of the vagina.
- Stage III – the uterus protrudes out of the vagina.
- Stage IV – the uterus is completely out of the vagina.