Rectal Prolapse (cont.)
Medical Author:
George Lazarou, MD, FACOG
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Buck Christensen
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Simmy Bank, MD, MB, ChB
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Mary L Windle, PharmD
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MedicationsStool softeners, such as sodium docusate (Colace) or calcium docusate (Surfak), may be used to reduce pain and straining during bowel movements. Bulk agents, such as psyllium (Metamucil or Fiberall) or methylcellulose (Citrucel) may also be used. Must Read Articles Related to Rectal Prolapse
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Rectal prolapse was described as early as 1500 BC.
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