Changes

*The rectum loses lateral support on the affected side(s) and, on digital rectal examination, the skin over the hernia can be elevated because the rectum is no longer contained within the pelvic cavity.

*The rectum loses lateral support on the affected side(s) and, on digital rectal examination, the skin over the hernia can be elevated because the rectum is no longer contained within the pelvic cavity.

*Constipation/obstipation, dyschezia and tenesmus result from alterations to the normal contours of the rectum, including deviations or flexures, sacculations (unilateral dilations), bilateral dilations and pulsion diverticula.  Continued tenesmus may worsen the extent of the hernia.

*Constipation/obstipation, dyschezia and tenesmus result from alterations to the normal contours of the rectum, including deviations or flexures, sacculations (unilateral dilations), bilateral dilations and pulsion diverticula.  Continued tenesmus may worsen the extent of the hernia.

*Chronic tenesmus and bilateral loss of rectal support may result in [[Rectal Prolapse|rectal prolapse]].

*Chronic tenesmus and bilateral loss of rectal support may result in [[Rectal Prolapse - Cat and Dog|rectal prolapse]].

Signs due to '''incarceration or strangulation''' of organs and necessitating emergency treatment

Signs due to '''incarceration or strangulation''' of organs and necessitating emergency treatment