Rectal prolapse occurs when part of the rectum slips down and protrudes from the anus. The rectum is the last part of the large intestine and is where the body stores feces before voiding. Rectal ...

As women age, we often hear references about our memories (or even bustlines) slipping. But no one talks about another health issue: our pelvic floor slipping out of place. About 50 percent of women ...

Rectal prolapse is a medical condition in which the rectum starts to push through the anus. It’s different from hemorrhoids, which are swollen veins around the rectum and anus. The rectum is the last ...