Print TreatmentTreatment for rectal prolapse usually involves surgery. Other treatments include stool softeners, suppositories, and other medications. By Mayo Clinic Staff Rectal prolapse care at Mayo Clinic Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic Symptoms & causesDoctors & departments Dec. 21, 2018 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter Show references Ferri FF. Rectal prolapse. In: Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2017. Philadelphia, Pa.: Elsevier; 2017. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Feb. 11, 2017. Varma MG, et al. Overview of rectal procidentia (rectal prolapse). http://www.uptodate.com/home. Accessed Feb. 17, 2017. Cannon JA. Evaluation, diagnosis, and medical management of rectal prolapse. Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery. 2017;30:16. Brown AY. Allscripts EPSi. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Jan. 25, 2017. Varma MG, et al. Surgical approach to rectal procidentia (rectal prolapse). http://www.uptodate.com/home. Accessed Feb. 17, 2017. Joubert K, et al. Abdominal approaches to rectal prolapse. Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery. 2017;30:16. Kronfol R. Overview of rectal prolapse in children. http://www.uptodate.com/home. Accessed Feb. 18, 2017. Rectal prolapseSymptoms & causesDiagnosis & treatmentDoctors & departmentsCare at Mayo Clinic Advertisement Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy Opportunities Ad Choices Mayo Clinic Marketplace Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic. The Mayo Clinic Diet Online4 simple steps to a joy-filled lifeDiabetes? This diet works.NEW – Guide to FibromyalgiaStop osteoporosis in its tracks CON-20306099 Patient Care & Health Information Diseases & Conditions Rectal prolapse