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  2. Pelvic organ prolapse - Wikipedia

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    Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is characterized by descent of pelvic organs from their normal positions into the vagina. In women, the condition usually occurs when the pelvic floor collapses after gynecological cancer treatment, childbirth or heavy lifting. [ 2 ]

  3. Rectal prolapse - Wikipedia

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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.

  4. Rectocele - Wikipedia

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    In gynecology, a rectocele (/ ˈ r ɛ k t ə s iː l / REK-tə-seel) or posterior vaginal wall prolapse results when the rectum bulges into the vagina. [1] Two common causes of this defect are childbirth and hysterectomy. [2] Rectocele also tends to occur with other forms of pelvic organ prolapse, such as enterocele, sigmoidocele and cystocele. [1]

  5. Prolapse - Wikipedia

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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

  6. Woman, 33, shares 5 colon cancer symptoms she dismissed: 'I ...

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    Radwah Oda was diagnosed with colon cancer at 30. She shares five symptoms she dismissed, including narrow stools, blood in the stool, pain and fatigue.

  7. Pelvic floor dysfunction - Wikipedia

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    Symptoms can include pelvic pain, pressure, pain during sex, urinary incontinence (UI), overactive bladder, bowel incontinence, incomplete emptying of feces, constipation, myofascial pelvic pain and pelvic organ prolapse. [4] [5] When pelvic organ prolapse occurs, there may be visible organ protrusion or a lump felt in the vagina or anus.

  8. Internal rectal prolapse - Wikipedia

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    Rectal prolapse may develop as an intussusception of the mid and lower rectum because the diameter of the rectum is relatively wide there (the rectal ampulla). [20] The loose adipose tissue of the mesorectum and the lateral ligaments do not provide strong resistance to prolapse of the rectum. [20] In contrast, the anal canal below is relatively ...

  9. What it’s like to have uterine prolapse: ‘It felt like I was ...

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    Uterine prolapse is often referred to as a "falling" uterus, and it's more common than people realize. ... such as difficulty urinating or having a bowel movement, or complete uterine prolapse, in ...