Sussex Pelvic floor Service Rectal prolapse

What is rectal prolapse?
A rectal prolapse occurs when the normal support of the rectum (the lower end of the bowel) becomes weakened, and the rectum drops down outside the anus. This often happens because the anal sphincter muscle has become weak and there is difficulty in controlling the bowels with leakage of stool or jelly like material called mucus. While this condition occurs in both sexes, it is much more common in women than men.

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Sussex Pelvic floor Service Rectal prolapse

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