Rectal Prolapse

Rectal Prolapse is 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 -50cm - may or may not retract naturally

3rd -more than 10cm - membrane becomes hard and thick and is unable to retract without individuals help.

Traditional Chinese Medicine 

- middle Jiao Sinking

Chinese Medicine Treatment of Rectal Prolapse:

INTERNAL

Consolidate Tonify Ascend Qi

Herbal Formula: Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang + astringent herbs (Jin Ying Zi, Wu Bei Zi, He Zi)

EXTERNAL

Herbal Formula:Ku Shen Tang wash Wu Bei Zi San application

Acupuncture - DU1 DU 20 Bladder 57 Bladder 31-34 ST36 Pi Gong (X-tra pt.)_