Levator ani syndrome and rectal prolapse

[ryguy78]

I am wondering what has caused my rectum to come out. It isn't noticeable by looking at it, but I can feel that it is more raised than when it used to be. It is causing me a lot of anxiety, and it is also very tight. It never used to be this tight.

[justfortoday1]

What are you doing about it? Have you seen your doctor? Are you on any medication for your Endo?

Also, I would suggest becoming extremely strict with your diet (cut out gluten as a start) and try to keep a diary of what you eat to determine what helps and what doesn't. We're all different, and one man's medicine may be another's poison.

This is a lifelong journey I'm realising. But we have to take it one day at a time, and do the best we can do each day.

[shirlygirly]

Oh Im so sorry as I had the very same thing but you must see a consultant

and get the problem dealt with. I didnt act at first and ended up with

complete rectal prolapse and had to have a protectomy. Get help there

is no other way, do not strain when using the loo. I have found Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar essential in keeping my bowel working efficiently.

Good luck.

[ryguy78 in reply to shirlygirly]

Thank you for the information, I hope you are well. So it sounds like the prolapse is caused mainly by straining on the toilette, correct? Are there ANY other factors that can contribute to the prolapse? I ask because I never strain when I go to toilett. I time it perfectly so that as soon as I squat down it comes right out. I squat when I go because it is easier.

[ryguy78 in reply to shirlygirly]

Right now it seems like more of a bulge, like my anus is raised and my colorectal surgeon said there is a little bit of an internal prolapse, but I am wondering if anus seems bulged out because of the levator spasm. I never have to strain of the toilett and I'm wondering how long it will take for this bulge to go away. I have an anxiety disorder so these bulge has a significant effect on my price mind, so I am looking for good news if anyone would like to share because I need reassurment.