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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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Not many of you may have heard of a proctologist until you were referred to one. Proctologists are highly specialized medical doctors who are mostly called colorectal surgeons nowadays. These experts diagnose and treat conditions of the entire gastrointestinal tract, but specifically issues involving the rectum and anus. Although the terms proctologist and colorectal surgeons …
An anal fistula is an abnormal communication between the perianal skin and the inside of the anus. It is usually caused by infection of the glands that are located between the 2 muscles that surround the anal canal. Symptoms include: pain, purulent or blood-stained discharge and a painful lump in case of an abscess. Fistulae …
Laser treatment for hemorrhoids consists in the introduction of a laser probe that produces high intensity heat that ultimately causes shrinkage and scarring with resolution of the hemorrhoids. Since hemorrhoids are almost always associated with a certain degree of prolapse of the rectal mucosa, the technique also includes an hemorrhoidopexy that is obtained by plicating …
A hernia of the abdominal wall is the protrusion of intrabdominal or preperitoneal content through a defect in the abdominal wall. There are different types of hernia including inguinal, umbilical, epigastric, spighelian, lumbar, femoral, obturator and incisional. The most common hernia in the infant is umbilical, while inguinal hernias are more common in the adult. …
