Prolapse Rectum Treatment Full Overview of Prolapse Rectum And Its Treatment | Page 3

 A protracted history of constipation  Straining to have bowel movements  Long-lasting diarrhea  Laxative abuse  Childbirth  Spinal cord complications or any prior stroke  Cystic fibrosis  Aging Diagnosis Your healthcare provider will be able to identify rectal prolapse with a medical history and a physical examination. You might be asked to squat and strain as if you are having a bowel movement. Your healthcare providers might also do other examinations to confirm the diagnosis. Tests may embrace:  Videofecogram: A kind of X-ray taken during a bowel movement.  Anorectal manometry: A pressure-measuring pipe placed inside the rectum to measure how well the muscles that control bowel movements are functioning.