(K62.3) Rectal prolapse

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2 317 430 in individuals diagnosis rectal prolapse confirmed
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30 318 deaths with diagnosis rectal prolapse
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1% mortality rate associated with the disease rectal prolapse

Diagnosis rectal prolapse is diagnosed Women are 5.62% more likely than Men

1 093 584

Men receive the diagnosis rectal prolapse

9 973 (0.9 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis rectal prolapse

20 345 (1.7 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease rectal prolapse - Men aged 65-69 and Women aged 80-84

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
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in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+

Disease Features rectal prolapse

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Non-contagious
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Moderate individual risk, low public risk
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Rectal prolapse - what does this mean

Rectal prolapse occurs when the rectal walls have weakened to the point that they can no longer support the rectum in its normal position. this can cause the rectum to protrude from the anus, resulting in a lump that can be seen and felt outside of the body.

What happens during the disease - rectal prolapse

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Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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9 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Rectal prolapse - Prevention

Rectal prolapse can be prevented by avoiding activities that put strain on the abdominal and pelvic muscles, such as heavy lifting and straining during bowel movements. additionally, maintaining a healthy diet and exercising regularly can help to strengthen the muscles in the abdomen and pelvis, reducing the risk of rectal prolapse.

Main symptoms of the disease rectal prolapse

Constipation

(Strained bowel movements, Infrequent bowel movements, Difficulty passing stool, Hardened stool, Blocked bowel, Backed-up bowels, Sluggish intestines, Stiff feces, Clogged bowels, Clogged intestines, Stalled digestion, Backed-up colon, Trouble elimina...)

Constipation is a common digestive disorder characterized by infrequent bowel movements, difficulty passing stools, and hard, dry stools. It may also be accompanied by abdominal pain, bloating, and feelings of incomplete evacuation. Constipation typically develops over time due to dietary changes, l...

Age: any ageAccociated with 59 diseases

Blood in stool

(Rectal bleeding, Hematochezia, Maroon stool, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Melena, Hemorrhagic stool)

Blood in stool is a symptom of a wide range of medical conditions, from minor to serious. It can appear as bright red blood, black or tarry stools, or blood mixed in with the stool. It can be caused by something as simple as hemorrhoids or as serious as cancer. It usually develops over time and can ...

Age: 1 to 100Accociated with 41 diseases

Incontinence of feces

(Bowel incontinence, Fecal incontinence, Loss of bowel control, Loss of fecal control, Accidental bowel leakage, Accidental fecal leakage)

Incontinence of feces is an inability to control the bowels, resulting in the involuntary passage of feces. This symptom may present as either fecal incontinence (involuntary leakage of solid stool) or diarrhea (involuntary leakage of loose, watery stool). It can develop due to a variety of causes, ...

Age: any ageAccociated with 14 diseases

Anal pain

(Rectal pain, Buttock pain, Perianal pain, Anorectal pain, Sphincter pain, Hemorrhoid pain, Proctalgia, Gluteal pain)

Anal pain is a symptom that can range from mild to severe. It may be a sharp, cramping sensation or a dull, aching feeling. It can be localized to the anus or radiate to the lower back, buttocks, or legs. Anal pain may be accompanied by itching, burning, or bleeding. It may worsen during or after a ...

Age: any ageAccociated with 14 diseases