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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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.

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Postoperative Care for Rectal Prolapse Surgery

Post-Rectal Prolapse Surgery Precautions: 1. Rest in bed, which helps improve the recovery rate. Due to gravity, many patients with rectal prolapse experience prolapse when standing or walking. Although the surgery fixes the prolapsed mucosa, the firmness of the fixation takes time to establish. Therefore, it is recommended to rest in bed with limited activity for one week after the surgery to solidify the therapeutic effects. 2. Take oral antibiotics for 7 to 10 days after surgery. 3. Abstain from food for the first two days after surgery, and consume semi-liquid or liquid foods in reduced quantities on the third day. 4. Refrain from defecating for 4 to 5 days after surgery. 5. Do not strain during the first bowel movement after surgery. (Please use medications under the guidance of a professional physician)

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The difference between rectal prolapse and rectal prolapse.

Rectal prolapse, also known as rectal prolapse, is characterized by partial prolapse of the rectal mucosa in the early stages and full-length prolapse of the rectum in the later stages. Early rectal prolapse is generally accompanied by a feeling of incomplete bowel movements, urgency followed by a feeling of incomplete relief, and perianal contact, with secretions leading to perianal eczema, itching, and infection in the later stages. If the prolapse cannot be reduced, entrapment can occur, causing pain. The initial treatment for rectal prolapse is to ensure smooth bowel movements and reduce factors that increase abdominal pressure to avoid causing the rectal mucosa to protrude outward. Severe rectal prolapse may require surgical treatment.

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Can rectal prolapse cause rectal bleeding?

If it is a recurrent case of rectal prolapse, as the prolapsed mucosa appears at the anus and rubs against it repeatedly when the patient walks or moves, it can lead to mucosal rupture and bleeding. Therefore, in severe cases of rectal prolapse or when a complete prolapse occurs, there might be bleeding during defecation. The diagnosis of rectal prolapse requires an examination with an anoscope and defecography to make a definitive diagnosis. For mild rectal prolapse, one can treat it with oral medications that supplement and boost the body's vital energy, and this can be supplemented with herbal enemas. For severe cases of internal mucosal rectal prolapse or complete mucosal prolapse, it is advisable to undergo surgical removal of the excess mucosa through excision or suturing. This surgery can alleviate symptoms of discomfort and prevent other complications.

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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.