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News, Reviews, and Articles on Rectal Prolapse
Constipation May Lead to Other Problems Jun 30, 2009
Studies of people with rectal prolapse, in which the rectum becomes stretched and protrudes from the anus, suggest such a relationship. More than 50 percent of people with anal fissures, which are small splits or tears in anal tissue, also have constipation. (MEDLINEplus)
Sheep and Goat Disease Treatments, Preventions Outlined (5) Mar 1, 2009
It's possible to repair a rectal prolapse by amputating the prolapsed part of the rectum, but most lambs with rectal prolapses should be prematurely slaughtered or sent to market, Schoenian says. Ringwomb. (Agri-View, WI)
Sheep and Goat Diseases Outlined From A to Z (15) Feb 9, 2009
A protrusion of the rectal tissue through the exterior of the body, a rectal prolapse generally "begins as a small, round area that sticks out when a lamb lays down or coughs," Schoenian says. "In extreme cases, the intestines can pass through the opening and the disease can be fatal." Predisposing factors for rectal prolapses include genetics, short tail docking, coughing, stress and high-concentrate diets. (Agri-View, WI)
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