Can you eat pork with rectal prolapse?

Written by Chen Tian Jing
Colorectal Surgery
Updated on September 15, 2024
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Patients with rectal prolapse can eat pork. Rectal prolapse is common in patients who have had chronic constipation or are physically weak. Therefore, to avoid constipation and excessive straining during bowel movements, it is recommended that patients with rectal prolapse maintain a diet that is light and bland. They should avoid spicy foods such as chili peppers and seafood, as well as foods that are hard in texture, to prevent stools from becoming too dry and necessitating excessive straining, which can worsen the prolapse or even lead to complete rectal prolapse. To prevent the recurrence of constipation or excessive straining during bowel movements, it is advisable to consume more liquid foods, as well as light vegetables and fruits. Moreover, if the condition frequently recurs or clearly leads to complete rectal prolapse, it is recommended that patients undergo surgical treatment as soon as possible.

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Can rectal prolapse heal itself?

Rectal mucosal prolapse primarily refers to a condition where the rectal mucosa becomes excessively relaxed, accumulates near the anus, and presents symptoms such as a distinct feeling of fullness and downward pressure at the anal area. Sometimes, the prolapsed mucosa may congest the anal opening, causing difficulty in defecation or even constipation. Rectal mucosal prolapse cannot heal completely on its own. Treatment options include medication to alleviate symptoms or surgery to remove the prolapsed mucosa. Patients with rectal mucosal prolapse should avoid straining excessively during bowel movements. If constipation occurs, patients should not strain too hard and may use enemas to assist with bowel movements.

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What tests should be done for rectal prolapse?

Rectal prolapse primarily refers to excessive laxity of the rectal mucosa within the anal canal. This lax mucosa accumulates at the anal opening, forming a clinical symptom. Patients may experience significant local swelling and a feeling of falling down. In severe cases or when the prolapse overly obstructs the anal opening, it might lead to difficulties in defecation and constipation. To diagnose rectal prolapse, an initial assessment typically involves a digital rectal examination and an anoscopy to simply and initially screen for the presence of mucosal prolapse. Further, a defecography might be required to ascertain the severity of the rectal prolapse. For mild rectal prolapse, topical medications can be used to alleviate symptoms. In cases of moderate or severe rectal prolapse, surgery is necessary to excise the lax mucosal loop.

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How to treat rectal prolapse?

Rectal prolapse mainly includes external rectal mucosal prolapse and internal rectal mucosal prolapse. External rectal mucosal prolapse primarily refers to the symptoms and types of clinical rectal prolapse. The most common and effective treatment for rectal prolapse or internal rectal mucosal prolapse is surgery. Simple medication can only relieve local relaxation or compressive symptoms, but it does not have a definitive therapeutic effect on the disease itself. The surgery mainly involves the removal and excision of the relaxed and prolapsed mucosa, thereby increasing the tightness of the intestinal mucosa and relieving the local mucosal pressure on the anus, which causes the patient's feelings of bloating and descent. After the surgery, patients need to rest in bed for a week and should avoid squatting and excessive abdominal straining in their future activities.

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The difference between rectal prolapse and rectal prolapse

The difference between rectal prolapse and rectal procidentia mainly lies in the location and extent of the lesions, as well as the degree of the lesions. Rectal prolapse mainly includes internal rectal mucosal prolapse and external rectal mucosal prolapse, and external rectal mucosal prolapse is mainly referred to as rectal procidentia. Hence, rectal procidentia is a manifestation of rectal prolapse, while rectal prolapse is a generalized term for rectal procidentia. If it is an internal rectal mucosal prolapse, one can choose traditional Chinese medicine retention enema or oral medication for treatment. However, if rectal procidentia is confirmed and recurs, the only treatment method is surgery to excise the prolapsed mucosa. To prevent rectal prolapse or rectal procidentia, it is advised not to engage in excessive physical activities.

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Can people with rectal prolapse eat beef?

Rectal prolapse mainly occurs when the rectal mucosa prolapses out of the anus during defecation. If the symptoms are severe, the rectal mucosa can also protrude out of the anus during prolonged standing or exertion. As for whether beef can be eaten, because beef is generally spicy and many cooking methods are spicy, spicy foods can affect bowel movements, causing congestion and swelling of the anal mucosa. Therefore, it is best to avoid spicy beef. Furthermore, beef tends to cause "internal heat" in the body, which can lead to constipation. It is recommended that patients with rectal prolapse eat more vegetables and fruits to maintain smooth bowel movements. Thus, if one really wants to eat beef, it's best to either not make it spicy or to eat it in moderation.