WHAT ARE HEMORRHOIDS? Hemorrhoids are enlarged and obstructive veins (varices) that are located in the wall of the lower part of the rectum and anus. The swollen veins are caused by increased pressure. The lumps forming inside or outside the anus can cause pain or bleeding.The diagnosis is compri... Read More
Anal cancer occurs in the anal canal, which is a short tube at the end of the rectum through which stool exits your body. It is considered an uncommon type of cancer, but it is very dangerous. It is treated in most cases with a combination of chemotherapy and radiation, and in some cases, surgical... Read More
Rectal bleeding is a symptom of conditions such as hemorrhoids, anal fissures, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ulcers, and colorectal cancer. Usually, you notice rectal bleeding on the toilet paper, in the toilet bowl, or in your stool. The colors of the blood can be different, ranging from brig... Read More
Anal itching is a common condition, often severe in or around the anus and may be accompanied by a strong itching urge, which is embarrassing and uncomfortable. Also known as anal itching Pruritus Ani(proo-RIE-tus A-nie), it has many possible causes, such as skin problems, hemorrhoids, and excess... Read More
An anal fistula is a small channel near the anus, formed as a result of an infection near the anus that causes an abscess in the nearby tissues.Other causes of fistula are: Complications from childbirth Complications after surgery for hemorrhoids or anal fissures Patients with inflammatory bo... Read More
What causes an Anal Abscess?An anal abscess is a painful condition in which inflammation and pus develop near the anus. Most anal abscesses are caused by infection of the small anal glands.The most common type of anal abscess is the perianal abscess. This often appears as a painful, boil-like swelli... Read More
Anal fissure is one of the most disturbing anal diseases. It is a minor cut or wound in the anus area, and its severity may reach to reveal the muscle tissue under the wound.The formed fissure usually results in severe pain during the excretion process, and the excretion or defecation process is alw... Read More