What causes rectal prolapse?

Several factors contribute to the development of rectal prolapse. 

• Repeated straining at stools
• Stresses during childbirth
• Ageing, which leads to the weakening of the tissues that support the rectum and the weakening of the muscles of the anus
• Neurological problems, such as spinal cord injury or spinal cord disease
  

In most cases, there is no single identifiable cause.