What is rectal prolapse?
Rectal prolapse is a condition in which the rectum (end of the colon, just above the anus) becomes stretched out and protrudes into other organs or may even extend out of the anus.
How do members experience rectal prolapse?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with rectal prolapse*
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Fatigue
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Stress
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Lumpy discharge
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for rectal prolapse*
Who has rectal prolapse on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 7 | |
| 30s | 20 | |
| 40s | 21 | |
| 50s | 29 | |
| 60s | 31 | |
| 70+ | 34 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 21 | |
| Female | 119 |