Why does cirrhosis cause a sensation of rectal prolapse?
Disease description:
My grandfather has had cirrhosis for many years, and he has been feeling a sensation of rectal prolapse for the past two days. Why does cirrhosis cause rectal prolapse?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
The main causes of anal heaviness resulting from cirrhosis include:
1. Cirrhosis may lead to complications such as gastrointestinal bleeding, splenomegaly, and ascites. These symptoms increase intra-abdominal pressure, causing compression of the rectum and anus, thereby resulting in a sensation of anal heaviness.
2. Cirrhosis can also cause cholestatic cirrhosis, which affects fat digestion and absorption, leading to symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal distension, which may also be accompanied by anal heaviness.
3. If cirrhosis is accompanied by hemorrhoids, it may also trigger or exacerbate symptoms of anal heaviness.
The sensation of anal heaviness in patients with cirrhosis may be the combined result of multiple factors, including increased intra-abdominal pressure due to complications, digestive problems caused by cholestasis, and hemorrhoids.
