Rectal prolapse

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Overview

Rectal prolapse is a condition in which part of the large intestine slips, or prolapses, through the anus. Rectal prolapse can create an inability to control bowel movements, causing stool to leak from the rectum. 

Specialty care

Surgery | General

Treatment options

Early management includes fluids and pelvic floor exercises. Most patients will eventually need surgery.

 

Care team

Profiles
Jan Rakinic

Jan Rakinic, MD

Colorectal Surgeon Colon and Rectal Surgery
315 W. Carpenter St. 1st Floor Clinic A Springfield, IL 62702
Accepting new patients
217-545-8000
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Samuel Grampsas

Samuel Grampsas, MD

Director, Pelvic Wellness Center Urology
751 N. Rutledge St. Lower Level, Suite 0300 Springfield, IL 62702
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Accepting new patients
217-545-8000
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V. Prasad Poola

V. Prasad Poola, MD

Colorectal Surgeon Colon and Rectal Surgery
315 W. Carpenter St. 1st Floor Clinic A Springfield, IL 62702
Accepting new patients
217-545-8000
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David Stewart

David Stewart, MD

General Surgeon Surgery | General, Cancer Care
315 W. Carpenter St. 1st Floor Clinic A Springfield, IL 62702
Accepting new patients
Offers virtual care
217-545-8000
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