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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Will rectal prolapse cause the stool to become thinner?

Patients with rectal prolapse may experience a narrowing of their stool, which is primarily due to the relaxation of the rectal mucosa associated with rectal prolapse. The relaxed mucosa accumulates at the anus, blocking the passage of feces and thus altering the shape of the stool as it is expelled, generally resulting in thinner or flattened stools. Therefore, if it is definitively diagnosed that the change in stool shape is due to rectal prolapse, surgical treatment is recommended. The surgery involves excising or suturing the excessively relaxed rectal mucosa to allow for a smoother passage of stool and to prevent alterations in stool shape. Additionally, it is important for patients to maintain good lifestyle and bowel habits post-surgery, spend minimal time defecating, and avoid prolonged squatting or straining actions.

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What are the symptoms of rectal prolapse?

Rectal prolapse is a common clinical disease in proctology, primarily affecting children, postpartum women, and the elderly. Symptoms of rectal prolapse include varying degrees of bloating and a feeling of falling at the anus. Sometimes, due to the accumulation of mucosa at the anal opening, normal defecation is impeded, leading to constipation and difficulty in bowel movement. To examine and diagnose rectal prolapse, an anoscopy is necessary. Under anoscopy, the relaxed mucosa that accumulates can be seen at the mirror opening. Treatment for rectal prolapse in children may involve the use of traditional Chinese medicine retention enemas, which can gradually alleviate the prolapse as the body's condition improves. For postpartum women or the elderly, treatment may also involve traditional Chinese medicine retention enemas in combination with surgical excision. The primary surgical procedure used is a Hemorrhoidal mucosal circular stapling operation.

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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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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 have children with rectal prolapse?

If a patient is diagnosed with rectal prolapse, they can still have children. However, childbirth can potentially worsen rectal prolapse, especially during natural delivery, where excessive straining in the pelvic and anal areas can exacerbate the condition. Therefore, if a patient already has rectal prolapse, it is advised to consider surgical removal treatment before pregnancy. If rectal prolapse occurs during pregnancy, external wash medications and hot compresses can be used to promote retraction. If rectal prolapse occurs during delivery, surgical treatment can also be carried out after childbirth. However, it is recommended that patients with severe rectal prolapse undergo cesarean delivery to avoid the excessive strain during natural childbirth, which could worsen the prolapse.