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 people with rectal prolapse eat beef?

Patients with rectal prolapse can eat beef, but it is not recommended to consume it in excess, as eating too much beef may lead to dry stools or a high fiber content in the feces, making it difficult to expel and potentially worsening the severity of the rectal prolapse. The diet for patients with rectal prolapse should mainly be light, including liquid or easily digestible foods, and avoid spicy foods like chili peppers and seafood or foods with a hard texture. In addition to dietary considerations, patients with rectal prolapse also need treatment to relieve symptoms or cure the condition. Options include traditional Chinese medicine enemas that preserve the function or oral medications that supplement and boost vital energy, as well as surgery to remove the prolapsed rectal mucosa.

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Causes of rectal prolapse

The causes of rectal prolapse primarily include older age or physical weakness leading to relaxation and sagging of the pelvic and rectal mucosa. Prolonged constipation can also lead to excessive straining during bowel movements, causing stress-induced sagging of the intestinal mucosa. Additionally, women who have gone through childbirth may experience rectal prolapse due to excessive straining of the pelvic floor muscles during delivery or increased abdominal pressure during pregnancy, which compresses the rectal mucosa. The treatment for rectal prolapse mainly consists of conservative medication or surgical removal. For mild cases of rectal prolapse, including those in children, traditional Chinese medicine enemas can be used. However, for moderate to severe cases, or cases where prolapse recurs frequently and significantly forms a complete prolapse, surgical removal is recommended.

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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 you eat pork with rectal prolapse?

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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How to check for rectal prolapse?

Rectal prolapse is generally divided into internal rectal mucosal prolapse and external prolapse, also known as rectal procidentia. If it is an internal prolapse, an anoscopy combined with defecography is required to examine the degree of laxity of the local rectal mucosa. If it is an external prolapse or rectal procidentia, the patient generally presents with a prolapsed swelling when squatting, and this can be further evaluated with a digital rectal examination to assess the local tightness of the anus. If rectal prolapse occurs, surgical treatment is recommended as it tends to be quite effective. In cases of pediatric prolapse or mild prolapse, traditional Chinese medicine enemas may be used to alleviate local symptoms.