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Hernia

It is a bulge or a protrusion of an internal organ through the structure or the muscle that usually contains it. There are several types of hernia: – Inguinal hernia: This is the most common type of hernia and occur when fatty tissue or part of your bowel pokes through into your groin at the… Continue reading Hernia

Gallstones

Gallstones are small stones, usually made of cholesterol, that form in the gallbladder. In most cases, they do not cause any symptoms and do not need to be treated. However, treatment is recommended if you start developing symptoms or if they cause complications. The typical pain caused by gallstones is called biliary colic, which is… Continue reading Gallstones

Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome

It is a condition that occurs when one or more open sores (ulcers) develop in the rectum. Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome is a rare and poorly understood disorder that often occurs in people with chronic constipation and straining during bowel movements. It can cause rectal bleeding, pain or feeling of fullness in the pelvis, and… Continue reading Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome

Slow transit constipation

It is a clinical syndrome predominantly affecting young women, characterized by constipation and delayed colonic transit, occasionally associated with pelvic floor dysfunction. It is characterised by the slow movement of waste through the large bowel primarily due to reduced motility (peristalsis). Symptoms include infrequent motions, abdominal bloating / pain, nausea, and poor appetite. Treatment is… Continue reading Slow transit constipation

Obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS)

It is a broad term used to describe having difficulty passing stool through the rectum and anal canal (back passage) and the inability to achieve an adequate bowel movement. ODS can affect both men and women however it is more common in women. Symptoms often include a feeling of incomplete emptying of the bowel after… Continue reading Obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS)

Proctalgia Fugax

It is a sudden, cramping, severe pain around the back passage area that occurs on several occasions over few weeks, each time lasting only seconds to minutes. In between episodes, there is no pain at all. The cause is not exactly understood, but is believed to be due to spasms of the muscle of the… Continue reading Proctalgia Fugax

Anal Fistula

It is a small tunnel that develops from the inner lining of the end of the large bowel (rectum and anus), toward the surrounding skin around the anus. It is usually caused by an infection near the anus, which results in a collection of pus (abscess) in the nearby tissue. When the pus drains away,… Continue reading Anal Fistula

Anal Fissure

This is a tear or ulcer that develop in the lining of the anus. It causes sharp pain with passing motions, often followed by deep burning pain that may lest several hours. A small amount of red blood in the stool or on the toilet paper can be noticed. Initial measures of treatment include increasing… Continue reading Anal Fissure

Rectal prolapse

It is a downward slippage of the rectum from its position that leads to protrusion through the back passage. The prolapse can be internal and is found during an internal examination, or external where a lump can be seen coming out of the anus. It might be associated with prolapse of other pelvic organs like… Continue reading Rectal prolapse