Rectal prolapse is a medical condition in which the rectum starts to push through the anus. It’s different from hemorrhoids, which are swollen veins around the rectum and anus. The rectum is the last ...

Rectal prolapse occurs when part of the rectum slips down and protrudes from the anus. The rectum is the last part of the large intestine and is where the body stores feces before voiding. Rectal ...

Rectal prolapse occurs when part or all of the rectum slides out of place and sticks out of the anus, turning the rectum inside out. The rectum is the final section of the large intestine before the ...

If you are dealing with bowel incontinence as you age, you may have rectal prolapse. This happens when the lining of your rectum drops outside of your anus. (Photo Credit: Rob3000/Dreamstime) Prolapse ...