Rectal Prolapse

I’m devastated for my daughter, who has been dealing with chronic constipation off and on for 4 years now, what she thought was a hemorrhoid, for months trying to treat it, was found to be a prolapsed rectum. She’s just starting her senior year of HS, she’s an avid runner and outdoorsy girl. We were referred to a colo rectal doctor, ( if we haven’t heard from the specialist in a week, call back) with orders for miralax, daily fiber and benefiber, was told not to strain or sit on toilet for very long.

I really know nothing about what surgery entails, how the healing is, risks, etc. I’am devastated for her, as I’am going through my own health scares right now. What can I do to help advocate for her?

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Hi @klsmidwestmom, I add my welcome. As per @hopeful33250's suggestion, I moved your messages to the rectal prolapse discussion here:
- Rectal Prolapse https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/rectal-prolapse-1/

I did this so you can connect with other members.

I can imagine both you and your daughter are scared. This isn't something that is common among her friends to talk about. They want to talk about sports, boys, starting college and so many other things. Not this.

Might Mayo Clinic be an option for your daughter?

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It could be an option, we live in Iowa, but they referred us to a colo rectal doctor in Des Moines. Thank you for moving my message. I called the place that they referred us to today and they said that they haven’t received the referral yet, they said give it a few more days and see.

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I hope you can get care close to home. If you need it, here is the information about requesting an appointment at Mayo Clinic. http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63 You can submit the referral for your daughter or her physical can.

I'll be anxious to hear how you both are doing.

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