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Rectal Prolapse

Rectal Prolapse
The protrusion of the rectum through the anal opening. Minor prolapse of just the rectal mucosa may occur or more severe prolapse may occur where the entire thickness of the rectum is displaced. Patients may have possible bloody stools, constipation, unfinished feeling post defecation, lower abdominal prolapsed feeling and pain.
3 degrees of prolapse: 1st -less than 5cm. comes out with bowel movement and retracts naturally
2nd -5-10cm - may or may not retract naturally
3rd -more than 10cm - membrane becomes hard and thick and is unable to retract without individuals help.
TCM - middle Jiao Sinking

Chinese Medicine Treatment of Rectal Prolapse:
INTERNAL
Consolidate Tonify Ascend Qi
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang + astringent herbs (Jin Ying Zi, Wu Bei Zi, He Zi)
EXTERNAL
Ku Shen Tang wash
Wu Bei Zi San application
Acupuncture - DU1 DU 20 BL 57 BL 31-34 ST36 Pi Gong (X-tra pt.)_