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 
rectal prolapse  may notice reddish mass comes anus  straining bowel movement  mass may slip back inside anus  may remain visible  symptoms may include:  inability control bowel movements (fecal incontinence) constipation diarrhea leaking blood mucus rectum feeling rectum isn't empty bowel movement  causes cause rectal prolapse unclear  it's common assumption rectal prolapse associated childbirth  one-third women condition children  risk factors factors may increase risk developing rectal prolapse  including:  sex  majority people rectal prolapse women  age  rectal prolapse common people age 50                    mayo clinic staff mayo clinic staff  rectal prolapse care mayo clinic 
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