The role of magnetic resonance imaging in the preoperative evaluation of anorectal fistula with Cureus surgical correlation Background Anorectal fistula is a chronic inflammation of the perianal tissue that forms a connection between the perineal skin and the anus…1 Day before
The role of magnetic resonance imaging in the preoperative evaluation of anorectal fistula with Cureus surgical correlation Background Anorectal fistula is a chronic inflammation of the perianal tissue that forms a connection between the perineal skin and the anus…1 Day before
11 causes of short-term or chronic constipation
Constipation is a condition in which you have fewer than three bowel movements a week, straining to go to the toilet, and passing small, hard stools. It may feel like not all the stool is being passed. Constipation can have many causes, including diet, dehydration, diabetes, pregnancy, travel, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), stress, and other […]
Comparison of different surgical treatments for Cureus complex anal fistulas: a systematic review Intraanal anal fistulas are a common anal disease that mainly affects young people and leads to chronic morbidity.What is hemorrhoid fistula…August 23, 2022
Comparison of different surgical treatments for Cureus complex anal fistulas: a systematic review Intraanal anal fistulas are a common anal disease that mainly affects young people and leads to chronic morbidity.What is hemorrhoid fistula…August 23, 2022
Chronic idiopathic constipation: symptoms, treatment, diet
Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) is a health condition in which people experience chronic symptoms of constipation, but health care providers cannot determine the cause using standard diagnostic tests. Also called chronic idiopathic constipation. functional constipation This is classified as a functional gastrointestinal disorder (FGD), meaning that although tests do not show any visible physical abnormalities, […]
Persistent abdominal pain? Revealing the true nature of chronic constipation and the possibility of treatment
Suffering from persistent abdominal pain can be a challenge, especially when the underlying cause is unknown. Often these distressing discomforts do not occur in isolation, but are accompanied by a series of symptoms that act as breadcrumbs to the underlying problem. In such scenarios, the familiar enemy of constipation habitually emerges as the culprit. This […]
New vibrating pill may help relieve chronic constipation
Provided by Vibrant Doctors may now prescribe a new treatment in the form of vibrating tablets to treat chronic constipation. Vibrant, the first treatment of its kind, manufactured by medical device manufacturer Vibrant Gastro, received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval in August 2022. One company says doctors can now prescribe it this week. […]
Diagnosis of chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC)
There is still no consensus on the definition of “chronic idiopathic constipation” (CIC). This makes diagnosis difficult. A working definition of chronic idiopathic constipation The working definition used for chronic idiopathic constipation is: Persistent constipation with fewer than three bowel movements per week Hard and lumpy stools nervous despite being properly managed for at least […]
New chronic constipation guidelines focus on treatment options
New practice guidelines aim to help clinicians navigate the increasingly crowded field of over-the-counter and prescription treatment options for chronic idiopathic conditions. constipation For otherwise healthy people. The guidelines published in American Journal of Gastroenterologywas jointly developed by the American College of Gastroenterology and the American College of Gastroenterology. This is the AGA’s first update […]