A rectal prolapse is when part of your rectum back passage slides out through your anus the opening in your bottom , forming a lump. You may only get the rectal prolapse when you're having a bowel movement at first, but eventually it might be there all the time. Having a rectal prolapse can be uncomfortable and interfere with your daily life. It may slide out through your anus the opening in your bottom. If you have a rectal prolapse, the most obvious symptom is having a lump or swelling coming out of your anus.

Rectal prolapse is when the rectal walls have prolapsed to a degree where they protrude out the anus and are visible outside the body. Rectal prolapse may occur without any symptoms, but depending upon the nature of the prolapse there may be mucous discharge mucus coming from the anus , rectal bleeding , degrees of fecal incontinence and obstructed defecation symptoms. Rectal prolapse is generally more common in elderly women, although it may occur at any age and in either sex. It is very rarely life-threatening, but the symptoms can be debilitating if left untreated. Internal prolapses are traditionally harder to treat and surgery may not be suitable for many patients.

Rectal prolapse is when part of the rectum protrudes from the anus. The rectum is the last part of the large intestine and is where feces is stored before being passed. Prolapse occurs when the rectum becomes unattached inside the body and comes out through the anus, effectively turning itself inside out.