What causes rectal prolapse?
There are many causes of rectal prolapse. If there are no external factors involved, the most common cause is generally due to poor physical constitution and insufficient central qi, leading to a relaxed and sagging state of the intestinal mucosa. In some children, due to insufficient congenital development and weak kidney qi, there may be temporary prolapse. As the child's pelvic structure and tissues develop, symptoms of prolapse will ease. Another group of cases occur in women who have given birth multiple times. Due to excessive strain in the anal area and pelvis during natural childbirth, or increased negative pressure during pregnancy compressing the local mucosa and tissues of the anus, rectal prolapse may occur after childbirth. Mild symptoms of rectal prolapse can be alleviated with conservative medication, while severe symptoms or those affecting the patient's life may require surgical treatment.
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