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- Rectal prolapse
Rectal prolapse occurs when the rectum turns itself inside out and comes out through the anus.
- Haemorrhoids
A diet high in fibre can both treat and prevent haemorrhoids.
- Anal fissure
Around half of cases of anal fissures heal by themselves with proper self-care and avoidance of constipation.
- Digestive tract birth defects
Too much amniotic fluid surrounding the baby during pregnancy (polyhydramnios) may indicate the presence of defects of the digestive tract.
- Rectocele
A rectocele is when the rectum protrudes into the vagina.
- Constipation
Most cases of constipation are treated by eating a diet high in fibre, drinking more fluids, and exercising daily.
- Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy can be used to look for cancer of the colon (bowel cancer) or colon polyps, which are growths on the lining of the colon.
- Bowel cancer
Bowel cancer is highly curable if found at an early stage.
- Slow transit constipation
A newborn with slow transit constipation may not pass meconium until 24 hours or more after being born.
- Collagenous colitis and lymphocytic colitis
Collagenous colitis and lymphocytic colitis are types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).