If you have rectal prolapse, you may notice a reddish mass that comes out of the anus, often while straining during a bowel movement. The mass may slip back inside the anus, or it may remain visible. Other symptoms may include: 
The inability to control bowel movements (fecal incontinence)
Constipation or diarrhea
Leaking blood or mucus from the rectum
Feeling that your rectum isn't empty after a bowel movement
 Causes The cause for rectal prolapse is unclear. Though it's a common assumption that rectal prolapse is associated with childbirth, about one-third of women with the condition have never had children. Risk factors Certain factors may increase your risk of developing rectal prolapse, including: 
Sex. A majority of people with rectal prolapse are women.
Age. Rectal prolapse is more common in people over age 50.
  

  




 


 
 By Mayo Clinic Staff By Mayo Clinic Staff 
Rectal prolapse care at Mayo Clinic
