Diseases of the rectum and anal area

Foreign bodies of the rectum

Foreign bodies of the rectum, sometimes unusual and / or associated with sexual games, can be injected into the rectum intentionally, but often become difficult to remove. Some foreign bodies penetrate the rectum wall, others migrate above the anal sphincter.

Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal carcinoma: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment

Hereditary non-lipoprotein colorectal carcinoma (NSCP) is an autosomal dominant disease, representing 3-5% of cases of colorectal cancer. Symptoms, primary diagnosis and treatment are similar to other forms of colorectal cancer. Suspicion of NCCP follows from an anamnesis and requires confirmation by genetic research

Anorectal cancer

Most often anorectal cancer is represented by adenocarcinoma. Ploskokletochnaya (neorogovevayuschie epithelial or basal cells) carcinoma of the anorectal zone is 3-5% of the cancer lesions of the distal part of the colon.

Colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer is common enough. Symptoms of colorectal cancer include blood in the stool or changes in intestinal delivery. Screening includes the study of a stool for concealed blood. The diagnosis is made with a colonoscopy. Treatment of colorectal cancer consists of resection and chemotherapy in case of involvement of lymph nodes.

Prolapse and prolapse of the rectum

Prolapse of the rectum is a painless protrusion of the rectum through the anus. Loss - a complete prolapse of the entire wall of the rectum. The diagnosis is established upon examination. Surgical treatment is aimed at correcting prolapse and prolapse of the rectum.

Anal itching

Anal itching is a pathology characterized by itching in the anal and perianal regions. Perianal skin itch may be a consequence of various causes.

Stool incontinence

Stool incontinence can be the result of injuries or diseases of the spinal cord, congenital disorders, accidental damage to the rectum and anus, prolapse of rectum, diabetes, severe dementia, fecal infringement, extensive inflammation, tumors, obstetric injuries and operations involving dissection or enlargement anal sphincter.

Anorectal fistula (fistula of the rectum)

Anorectal fistula is a tubular passage opening on one side in the anal canal, and the other opening on the skin in the perianal zone. Symptoms of anorectal fistulas are manifested by discharge from the fistula and sometimes by pain. Diagnosis is established by examination and sigmoidoscopy. Treatment of anorectal fistulas often requires surgery.

Anorectal abscesses: causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment

Anorectal abscesses (paraproctitis) are a limited accumulation of pus in the pararectal area. Abscesses usually develop in anal crypts. Symptoms are pain and swelling. The diagnosis is established when examining both CT or MRI of the pelvis with deeper abscesses. Treatment consists in surgical drainage.

Proctitis

Proctitis is an inflammatory process in which the mucous membrane of the rectum is primarily affected. The disease can occur both in acute form and in chronic.

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