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A rectal prolapse occurs when walls of the rectum have prolapsed to such a degree that they protrude out of the anus and are visible outside the body. [2] However, most researchers agree that there are 3 to 5 different types of rectal prolapse, depending on whether the prolapsed section is visible externally, and whether the full or only partial thickness of the rectal wall is involved.
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Rectal prolapse is a condition in which part of the wall or the entire wall of the rectum falls out of place. Rectal prolapse can be a medical emergency. In some cases, the rectum may protrude. Symptoms of a rectal prolapse may be: Leakage of stool; Bleeding, anal pain, itching, irritation; Tissue that protrudes from the rectum
[5] [6] Spina bifida is a birth defect where a part of the spinal cord is not surrounded by the vertebrae; either the spinal cord is still in the back, just not surrounded by the vertebral bones, or it can be bulging out in a sac. [7] Anal atresia is another birth defect where the rectum and/or anus is deformed: fecal incontinence is a side ...
The majority of incontinent persons over the age of 18 fall into one of several groups: those with structural anorectal abnormalities (sphincter trauma, sphincter degeneration, perianal fistula, rectal prolapse), neurological disorders (multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, spina bifida, stroke, etc.), constipation/fecal loading (presence of ...
A Chinese man suffered a severe instance of rectal prolapse after he sat on a toilet for half an hour while playing games on his cellphone, according to reports.. The Daily Mail reports that the ...
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the canal which can occur in any region of the spine and can be caused by a number of factors. It may result in cervical myelopathy [4] if the narrowed canal impinges on the spinal cord itself. Spinal canal endoscopy can be used to investigate the epidural space, and is an important spinal diagnostic technique ...