A prolapse is a medical condition where an organ or tissue falls out of place, or slips down.
These prolapses may not cause any notable symptoms and may be found during an examination for another issue.
Types of Prolapse
A prolapse can happen in many areas of the body.
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Arectal prolapse, when severe, can lead to the intestine beginning to protrude from the anus.
Essentially, the large intestine is no longer held in place properly and begins to slip outside the body.
The uterus begins to invert (turn inside out) and fall down.
In most cases, surgery is necessary to correct the problem.
Ahysterectomymay be performed for a prolapsed uterus.
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