Dr. Antonio Privitera, MD, PhD, FRCS

If you have a localized bulge in the abdomen or groin region that sometimes comes with pain, chances are that you have a hernia. A hernia is a common condition and often produces no troubling symptoms. There are many types of hernia; however, the most common ones are inguinal hernia and femoral hernia. Hernia specialists […]

Hemorrhoids are dilated or enlarged veins that form in the anus and lower rectum. Sometimes when the veins enlarge too much, they cause the hemorrhoids to swell, making the anal walls to stretch, thin, and get irritated when passing stool. It is estimated that 3 out of every 4 people in this world will have

Hemorrhoids are a very common condition. They are located outside the anus or inside the anus and rectum. They may enlarge and swell, leading to pain, discomfort, and sometimes rectal bleeding. If you are in too much pain due to hemorrhoids, experience rectal bleeding, or have recurring hemorrhoids even after non-surgical interventions, your gastroenterologist will recommend surgery.

An anal fissure is a painful condition caused by a tear in the lining of the anus or anal canal, which is the opening through which stool passes out of the body. The anal lining is quite delicate. As a result, any cut or tear in this lining tissue can expose the muscle around the

Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the colon or rectum. Depending upon the exact location of cancer, they can be termed as colon cancer or rectal cancer; however, they are usually grouped together as they share some common features.  Studies show that the prevalence of colorectal cancer is on the rise in recent

Hemorrhoids surgery or hemorrhoidectomy is recommended by a proctologist in case a patient has very large internal or external hemorrhoids. Grade 3 hemorrhoids that protrude through the anus during bowel movements and Grade 4 prolapsed hemorrhoids are the ones that mostly require hemorrhoidectomy. Sometimes, a hemorrhoidectomy is suggested after other treatments,  such as rubber band

Have you noticed any bump around the pubic or groin area and experienced pain in your lower abdomen or groin when bending, coughing, or lifting something? If you have, chances are that you may have developed an inguinal hernia.  Inguinal hernia is a fairly common condition where part of an internal organ or tissue protrudes

If you ever visit a gastroenterologist or surgeon with a recurrent digestive issue, you may be recommended to have an upper endoscopy procedure. Most people think of endoscopy as an uncomfortable, painful procedure where a tube is stuffed down their throat- the very image of the procedure makes them ask for all sorts of alternatives. However,

Having a pilonidal disease can be quite troublesome. From the acute pain in the natal cleft (the deep groove running between the two buttocks from the sacrum to the perineum) to the embarrassment of having an infection in such an awkward place, many people do not talk about it even to their physicians. However, pilonidal disease is much

The human body is nothing short of a well-designed machine. Each of our organs has a specific role to play- which is why they hold unique positions within our body. However, if an internal organ shifts and moves into an unfamiliar position, it causes conditions like organ prolapse or hernia. Rectal prolapse is one such