Rectal Diseases

Follow the links below to find information on rectal diseases, including haemorrhoids.

Reviewed December 2011

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Title:   Anal fissure
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   An anal fissure is a tear or split in the lining of the anus (anal mucosa). Symptoms include pain when passing a bowel motion (poo) and bleeding from the anus. Treatment options include laxatives and surgery.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Anorectal abscess and fistula-in-ano
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Anorectal abscesses and fistula-in-ano occur in the rectum and anus. An anorectal abscess is a localised collection of pus, either near the anus close under the skin, or deeper, adjacent to the rectum. A fistula-in-ano is an abnormal communication/track between the ano-rectal passage and the surface skin near the anus. It occurs as a complication of an ano-rectal abscess.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Rectocele
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A rectocele is the protrusion of the rectum into the vagina. Risk factors include difficult childbirth and the use of forceps during delivery, but women who have never had children can also develop rectocele. Treatment options include management of constipation, exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor, and a vaginal pessary. Surgery is needed in severe cases.
Date:   Mar 2010
Title:   Rectal prolapse - surgical repair
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A rectal prolapse occurs when the rectum turns itself inside out and comes out through the anus. Surgery to correct rectal prolapse includes open abdominal surgery (laparotomy), keyhole surgery (laparoscopy) and anal surgery.
Date:   Mar 2010
Title:   Rectal prolapse
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Rectal prolapse occurs when the rectum turns itself inside out and comes out through the anus. Women are six times more likely to suffer rectal prolapse than men. Another type of prolapse is a rectocele, which means the rectum has protruded into the vagina. Young children may also be affected by rectal prolapse. Treatment includes surgery to secure the rectum in place.
Date:   Mar 2010
Title:   Rectal discharge
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   Discharge from the rectum most commonly shows itself as the appearance of mucus or pus wrapped around the outside of an otherwise normal bowel motion in the toilet bowl. It may also show itself as a constant feeling of dampness around the anal opening, stains on the underclothing, or as the feeling of wanting to open the bowels with the passage of only small amounts of mucus or pus-like liquid rather than normal faeces.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Topical anal preparations
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Conditions of the anal canal and surrounding skin are a common cause of complaint. Topical anal preparations are readily available, easy to apply and often work well. There are pitfalls for the general practitioner to be aware of.
Date:   Oct 1999
Title:   Topical anal preparations
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Many people have symptoms around their bottoms. These symptoms might be pain, itching or bleeding. Although the symptoms often have an obvious cause, they can sometimes be a sign of a serious disease.
Date:   Jan 1999

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