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How to soothe a sore backside when you have IBD

Get expert advice on caring for your tushy, learn what anal irritation might mean, and find out when it’s time to call your doctor.
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Surgical community reassesses pilonidal treatment standards

According to the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Pilonidal disease is a chronic skin infection that affects ...
verywellhealth

Signs of a Swollen Anus and How to Get Relief

Hemorrhoids are a common cause of a swollen anus and may get better with home treatment. Adding more fiber to your diet and drinking more water can help relieve anal swelling. A swollen anus is a ...
verywellhealth

Anal Fissure vs. Fistula: What Are the Differences?

An anal fissure is a crack or tear in the tissue of the anus that may heal on its own. A fistula is a tunnel or connection between organs that usually starts as an abscess and often needs medical ...
SciELO

Can the risk of anal fistula development after perianal abscess drainage be reduced?

OBJECTIVE Perianal abscesses are frequently seen in clinical practice, and perianal fistulas develop in 30%–50% of cases after treatment. This study investigated whether the type of dressing applied ...
SciELO

EFFECTIVENESS OF INTRA-SCOPE CHANNEL PLASTIC STENT RELEASE IN ENDOSCOPIC ULTRASOUND-GUIDED PELVIC ABSCESS DRAINAGE

A 68-year-old Japanese man was admitted to our hospital with severe anal pain and fever. Computed tomography revealed pelvic abscess (PA) around a rectal carcinoma. The distance between the anal verge ...
thehealthy

If You Have To Keep Wiping After You Poop, Here’s What It Means, Says a Gastroenterologist

A Cleveland Clinic expert reveals how many wipes it should take to complete, and what it means when nature seems to call for extra. Adrienna Jirik, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist at ...
The New England Journal of Medicine

Acute Anal Pain from Obscure Abscesses: Their Diagnosis and Treatment

From the Section on Proctology, The Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. Read before the meeting of the Vermont State Medical Society, Rutland, Vermont, October 18, 1935. Smith, Newton D. — Member of ...
UroToday

Utilization, Acute Complications, and Delays in Treatment Associated with Rectal Spacers for Prostate Cancer Radiotherapy.

To investigate rectal hydrogel spacer use, placement complications, and associated radiation delays in the United States. The MerativeTM MarketScan Database was used to identify prostate cancer ...
Los Angeles Times

Brain Abscess: How Modern Medicine Wins the Fight Against This Dangerous Infection

A brain abscess is a localized collection of pus in the brain, often resulting from infections in nearby areas like the sinuses or ears. The classic triad of symptoms—fever, headache, and focal ...
Los Angeles Times

Anal Fistulas: What They Are and How They’re Treated

Anal fistulas affect about 2 in 10,000 people yearly, with a higher prevalence in young men. Most fistulas form due to blocked anal glands, resulting in infection and abscess formation. Fistulas are ...