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… Anal Fissure On this page: Related … An anal fissure is a tear in the lining of the lower rectum (anal canal) that causes pain during bowel movements. … in the two muscular rings (sphincters) controlling the anus may be a cause of fissures. What are the symptoms? The …
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… Anal Cancer On this page: Conditions Basics Related … cancer? Anal cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the anus , which is the opening at the end of the rectum. Anal cancer is not common and is often curable. But …
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… Anal Fistulas and Crohn's Disease On this page: Overview … intestine and into the surrounding tissue, often around the anus and rectum. These abnormal tunnels, called fistulas , are a …
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… Artificial Sphincter for Urinary Incontinence in Men On this page: … Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview An artificial sphincter is a device made of silicone rubber that is used to treat urinary incontinence . An artificial sphincter has an inflatable cuff that fits around the …
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… In a rectal prolapse , part or all of the wall of the rectum slides out of place and sticks out of the anus. It may be a: Complete prolapse. The entire wall of the … feeling of not being able to empty the bowels completely. Anal pain, itching, irritation, and bleeding. Bright red …
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… Ileoanal Anastomosis for Ulcerative Colitis On this page: … the large intestine (colon) and the diseased lining of the rectum. This surgery is also called an ileal pouch-anal … intestine (the ileum) is attached to the opening of the anus. The surgeon makes a pouch from the ileum to hold fecal …
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… puts a lubricated, gloved finger of one hand into the rectum . He or she may use the other hand to press on the … People with hemorrhoids, breaks in the skin around the anus (called anal fissures ), or other anal sores may find a DRE more …
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… tests allow your doctor to look at the inner lining of your anus, your rectum, and the lower part of the large intestine (colon). … light source is used to look at the last part of the colon (anal canal). This test can usually be done at any time …
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… of the digestive tract (which goes from the mouth to the anus). Most common is Crohn's disease that affects the ileum … Less common symptoms include mouth sores, bowel blockages, anal tears (fissures), and openings (fistulas) between … into the nearby tissue. These are often around the anus and rectum. These tunnels, called fistulas , are a common …
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… What are hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anal canal. This common problem can be painful, but it's … hemorrhoids. Or they can swell near the opening of the anus to form external hemorrhoids. You can have both types … doing a physical examination. The doctor may examine your rectum with a gloved finger or a lighted scope. If this …
