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Descriptions. Nitroglycerin rectal ointment is used to relieve moderate to severe pain caused by chronic anal fissures. An anal fissure is a tear in the skin ...
"Usually when we find a colon cancer or rectal cancer, the operation involves removing a portion of the colon or rectum." Dr. Etzioni says it's much more ...
This open tunnel connects the rectum and vagina, allowing gas or stool to pass into the vagina. Learn about rectovaginal fistula treatment and self-care.
Anal fistula (an abnormal channel between the anus or rectum usually to the skin near the anus); Anal itching (pruritus ani); Anal sex; Anal or rectal ...
Bleeding from the rectum. Changes in stool habits. Weight loss that isn't intended. Cancer screening. Sigmoidoscopy is used to screen for colon cancer or ...
Digital rectal exam. A provider inserts a gloved and lubricated finger into the rectum to evaluate the strength of the sphincter muscles and to check for any ...
The colon and rectum are two different parts of the lower digestive tract. These different cancers also mean different approaches to treatment that may involve ...
For rectal dosage form (suppositories):. For moderate to severe ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, or rheumatoid arthritis: Adults and children older than ...
During the procedure · Removes the colon and rectum. · Makes a pouch shaped like the letter J from the end of the small intestine and attaches it to the anus.
Rectal prolapse surgery. If you have a rectal prolapse that's causing symptoms, your doctor may recommend a rectopexy procedure. Rectopexy secures the rectum in ...
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