Rectal Prolapse (Prolapsed Rectum) and Homeopathy

What Is A Rectal Prolapse
A prolapsed rectum occurs when part or all of the wall of the rectum slides out of place, sometimes sticking out of the anus. Rectal prolapse is caused by the weakening of the ligaments and muscles that hold the rectum in place. In most people, the anal sphincter is weak. Rectal prolapse occurs most often in children under age 6 and in the elderly.

Causes of Rectal Prolapse - these conditions can be associated with a prolapsed rectum:

• Celiac disease

• Constipation

• Cystic fibrosis

• Malnutrition

• Malabsorption

• Pinworms

• Prior injury to the anus or pelvic area

• Whipworm infection

Types Of Rectal Prolapse

• Partial prolapse -  the lining of the rectum slides out of place and usually sticks out of the anus. This can happen when straining to have a bowel movement. Partial prolapse is most common in children younger than 2 years.

• Complete prolapse - the whole wall of the rectum slides out of place and sticks out of the anus. Occur at first only during bowel movements. Eventually, may occur when standing or walking. And in some cases the prolapsed tissue remains outside your body all the time.

• Internal prolapse - this is called intussusception. This is when one part of the wall of the colon or rectum slides into or over another part. The rectum does not stick out of the anus. This is most common in children and rarely affects adults. In children, the cause is usually not known. In adults, it is usually related to another intestinal problem, such as a growth of tissue in the wall of the intestines, like with a polyp or tumor.

Physical Signs and Symptoms

The symptoms of a prolapsed rectum are similar to those of hemorrhoids. Rectal prolapse originates higher in the body than hemorrhoids do. The symptoms of a prolapsed rectum are similar to those of hemorrhoids but a rectal prolapse originates higher in the body than hemorrhoids do. A person with a prolapsed rectum may feel tissue protruding from the anus and experience the following symptoms:

The first sign of rectal prolapse is unexpected release of mucus, stool, blood from the anus.  Other signs are:

• Anal pain, itching, irritation, and bleeding.

• Bright red tissue that protrudes from the anus.

• Feeling off full bowels and urgent need to have a bowel movement.

• Feeling of not being able to empty the bowels completely.

• Inability to control bowel movements that becomes worse over time.

• Passage of many very small stools.

Homeopathic Remedies for Rectal Prolapse

• Aesculus hippo
  Prolapsed rectum from chronic hemorrhoids that become inflamed. Excellent results on the anus and rectum. Used for chronic piles or hemorrhoids leading to a prolapsed rectum. Pain as if filled with sticks. Intense burning pain in the anus which radiates up to the back. Sensation of swelling in the anus and passing stools is very painful and difficult. Used for women who suffer from prolapsed rectum during the menopausal or post-menopausal period. Constant back pain which is so bad that the person cannot function in daily movements.

• Hydrastis
  Prolapsed rectum in children. Child may be constipated or cries while passing stools from the pain. Swelling in the anus and rectum with congestion. Fissures in the anus. Burning sensation in the anus during stool. The pain lasts for a long time after passing stools.
   

• Ignatia
  Prolapsed rectum even with soft stool. For prolapsed rectum when the parts protrude with soft stools and remain intact with hard stools. Sharp and shooting pain. The pain radiates upwards and may get worse after passing stools. Pain subsides when the person s in a sitting posture. Tight, constrictive feeling around the opening of the anus. Constant pressure as if some sharp instrument was protruding from the rectum into the anus. Pain worse in the mornings, after eating food and on getting to warm.  Better by changing the posture and when sitting.

• Podophyllum
  Prolapsed rectum while passing stool. Podophyllum is most frequently indicated remedies in cases of prolapsed rectum. Prolapse happens before or during the stool. Sore pain in the anus. Used in children with prolapse of the rectum. History of chronic constipation. Weakness in the abdomen and anus. Constant anxiety due to the pain in the anus. The prolapsed part of the rectum may remain protruded for a long time in children.
   

• Ruta Graveolens
  Prolapsed rectum after straining or after child birth and delivery in women. Ruta is helpful in cases which occur due to complications after childbirth. Stools may be constipated and can be passed only with great straining and difficulty. Sitting is the worst position because it makes the pain get worse. Rectum and anus are being pricked with sticks. Some part of the rectum comes down the anus each time when the stools are passed. Ruta is used when there is protrusion of the rectum while bending or stooping forward. Symptoms are worse in winter.

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