| PAS_1 |
"Rectal Prolapse."https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3140332/ |
| PAS_2 |
"Rectal Prolapse: A 10-Year Experience."https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3096348/ |
| Agro Ecological Zone |
Eastern Ghats (Tamil Nadu uplands and south eastern sahayadris) and Deccan plateau, hot semiarid eco-sub region
(8.1) |
| Disease Symptoms / Clinical Signs |
A large cylindrical mass of dark, congested, friable tissue protruding from the anus will probably be prolapsed rectum, but should be differentiated from anal warts (which are hard, pale and nodular) and vaginal prolapse (which protrudes from the vulva) |
| Disease Description |
n cattle, it may be associated with coccidiosis, rabies, or vaginal or uterine prolapse; occasionally, excessive “riding” and associated traumatic injury may be causative in young bulls. It is common in sheep with short tail docking and especially in feedlot lambs, in which high-concentrate rations may be causative. |
| Disease Control |
Treatment should not be delayed as swelling and necrosis will rapidly make manual or surgical correction more difficult.
Small, recent rectal prolapses with little swelling may be reduced manually under caudal epidural anaesthesia (to reduce straining), and using soapy water or lubricant to help with replacement. Insert a loose, anal purse-string suture to prevent recurrence while leaving a two finger opening to allow passage of faeces. Remove after one week by which time swelling will have disappeared if the underlying condition has been corrected. |
| Disease Prevention |
Prevention and treatment of predisposing underlying Get more fiber in your diet. Aim for at least five servings of fruits and veggies each day.
Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water a day.
Get regular exercise.
Keep your weight at a healthy level or lose weight if you need to.
If you have constipation often, talk to your doctor. They may direct you to take a stool softener or laxative.diseases and conditions such as pneumonia, riding behaviour or urinary obstruction are required to prevent rectal prolapse. If these diseases and conditions occur, then there must be awareness of the possibility of rectal prolapse occurring, and systems for early detection and intervention should be implemented. |
| Precautions |
Avoid any activities that increase pressure in your rectal area, like straining to have a bowel movement or heavy lifting, for at least 6 months. Have any persistent cough treated by your healthcare provider. |
| Procedure of Use |
A treatment for prolapse of the rectum in animals is documented by the Tamil Version of Honey Bee. <p>
In this treatment, surukku thamarai, a type of lotus which shrinks, and thottarchinungi (Mimosa pudica)</b> are macerated and administered orally to the animal. If required, this remedy can be replaced by the ash of the stony outer coat (shell) of the kallamai, or tortoise. </p> |
| Etiology Causative Agent |
Long-term history of diarrhea or constipation
Long-term history of having to strain when you poop
Old age, which weakens muscles and ligaments in the rectal area
Previous injury to the anal or hip area
Nerve damage that affects your muscles’ ability to tighten and loosen, which could be caused by pregnancy, vaginal childbirth complications, anal sphincter paralysis, or injury to your spine or back
Neurological problems, such as spinal cord disease or spinal cord transection |
| Global Context |
"Prolapses in Cattle, an Ugly Fact of Life."https://www.sites.ext.vt.edu/newsletter-archive/livestock/aps-07_02/aps-405.html |
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| Practice ID |
KNW0010000000710 |
| Reference |
HBN database |
| Annotation ID |
GIAN/GAVL/1282 |
| Reference |
HBN database |
| Scout |
HBN |
Honey Bee Network Knowledge & Innovation Database (HBNKIND)