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prolapseProtrusion of an internal organ out of its normal place, usually of the rectum or uterus outside the body when supporting muscles weaken. The membrane lining the rectum can push out through the anus, most often in old people with constipation who strain during defecation. Chronic rectal prolapse requires surgical repair. The uterus may prolapse into the vagina after gravity adds to weakness from childbirth injuries. Temporary supports and pelvic exercises can relieve mild uterine prolapse, but severe prolapse may require hysterectomy. prolapse Pathol the sinking or falling down of an organ or part, esp the womb prolapse [′prō‚laps] (medicine) The falling or sinking down of a part or organ. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Part II addresses the effects of pregnancy, childbirth, advanced age, and neurological disorders, as well as issues with fecal incontinence and rectal prolapse. Faecal incontinence can be related to rectal prolapse and recto-vaginal fistula, or surgery involving the anal sphincter, eg, haemorrhoidectomy. Nevertheless, they were soon claiming that circumcision cured epilepsy, convulsions, paralysis, elephantiasis, tuberculosis, eczema, bed-wetting, hip-joint disease, fecal incontinence, rectal prolapse, wet dreams, hernia, headaches, nervousness, hysteria, poor eyesight, idiocy, mental retardation, and insanity. |
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