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
Brain-gut connection explains why integrative therapy can help alleviate digestive disorders
Throughout the 20th century, medicine has become very good at breaking down the different systems of the body to better understand them. However, today we are becoming increasingly aware that the various systems of the body are interconnected and cannot be fully understood in isolation. The brain-gut connection is one very important example of this […]
Hemorrhoids and cancer: Is there a connection?
Having hemorrhoids is a risk factor for cancer that starts in the colon or rectum. However, there is no evidence that hemorrhoids can cause cancer. Hemorrhoids, or “piles,” are swollen veins that develop in the skin within the rectum or around the anus. These swollen veins may be palpable and may appear as a lump. […]