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Rectal prolapse: When to call
Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:
- You have new or worse pain.
- You have new or worse bleeding from the rectum.
- You have new or worse leaking of stool (fecal incontinence).
Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:
- The prolapse happens again.
- You cannot pass stools or gas.
- You do not get better as expected.
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