Concerned About Rectal Prolapse? Get Professional Help Today!

Hello,

Thank you for reaching out to Dr. Galen. Please find the below response to your query.

1. No, your husband likely doesn't need to go to the ER at this point. Since this issue has been ongoing for weeks, it’s more of a chronic condition rather than an acute emergency.

2. The ER’s main focus is to assess whether a patient needs urgent admission or can be managed as an outpatient.

3. Have you reached out to his primary care physician or internist? They can evaluate the situation and potentially expedite a referral to a specialist, like a colorectal surgeon.

4. Managing this through your primary care provider will likely result in more appropriate and timely care than an ER visit.

Thanks