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… Rectal Prolapse On this page: What is rectal prolapse? In a rectal prolapse , part or all of the wall of the rectum …
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… Rectal Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms … Check Your Symptoms Overview Rectal problems are common. Almost everyone will have some rectal itching, pain, or bleeding at some time. These …
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… Digital Rectal Examination On this page: Test Overview Why It Is … Test Overview A digital (finger) rectal examination is done to check for problems with organs … hand to press on the lower belly or pelvic area. A digital rectal examination may be done for men as part of a complete …
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… Rectal Problems Caused by Abuse On this page: Overview … in the genital area. Discharge from the vagina or penis. Rectal or genital bleeding. Anal tears or dilation. Symptoms … (STI) , such as gonorrhea , chlamydia , syphilis , or HIV . Rectal problems, including constipation, pain, leaking of …
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… Pushing a Rectal Prolapse Into Place On this page: Overview Overview You may be able to push a rectal prolapse back into place as soon as it occurs. Your … ice pack so that the cold doesn't damage the skin. If the rectal tissue cannot be inserted easily into the anus, see …
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… 37.2°C (95.9°F - 99°F) Ear 35.8°C - 38°C (96.4°F - 100.4°F) Rectal (bum) 36.6°C - 38°C (97.9°F - 100.4°F) Temperatures … (oral method) In the ear (tympanic method) In the rectum (rectal method) A digital thermometer is best for taking … one second Remove the thermometer and read the temperature Rectal method (in the rectum or bum) The rectal method can …
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… cool, soapy water, and rinse it off before you put it away. Rectal temperature Before you take a temperature, read the … who can't hold a thermometer safely in their mouths. Use a rectal thermometer only if you are comfortable doing so. … take an oral temperature after it has been used to take a rectal temperature. Apply a lubricant jelly or petroleum …
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… caused by too much pressure on the veins in the pelvic and rectal area. Sitting on the toilet a long time or straining … are bleeding during bowel movements, itching, and rectal pain. You may find streaks of blood on the toilet … caused by too much pressure on the veins in the pelvic and rectal area. If you sit on the toilet a long time or strain …
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… called warfarin and heparin. Arthritis medicines, such as indomethacin. Seizures medicines, such as valproic acid and … called warfarin and heparin. Arthritis medicines, such as indomethacin. Seizures medicines, such as valproic acid and …
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… problem that causes a fever at this age could be serious. Rectal temperatures are the most accurate. Taking an … No Temperature taken Is it 38°C (100.4°F) or higher, taken rectally? This would be an axillary temperature of 37.5°C … or higher. Yes Temperature at least 38°C (100.4°F) taken rectally No Temperature at least 38°C (100.4°F) taken …
