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Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment

Anal swelling can be caused by a variety of reasons, including hemorrhoids and anal fissures. Some causes of anal swelling may be temporary, while others may be more severe and require medical attention. The anus is located at the end of the rectum and is surrounded by muscles. Depending on the cause of the swelling, […]

Cureus Latest Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis CT Standards: Wall Thickness and Intraluminal Fluid Thickness Acute appendicitis is an epidemic disease that requires accurate and timely diagnosis and management to avoid potential complications . .4 days ago

Cureus Latest Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis CT Standards: Wall Thickness and Intraluminal Fluid Thickness Acute appendicitis is an epidemic disease that requires accurate and timely diagnosis and management to avoid potential complications . .4 days ago

Cureus Latest Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis CT Standards: Wall Thickness and Intraluminal Fluid Thickness Acute appendicitis is an epidemic disease that requires accurate and timely diagnosis and management to avoid potential complications . .4 days ago

Cureus Latest Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis CT Standards: Wall Thickness and Intraluminal Fluid Thickness Acute appendicitis is an epidemic disease that requires accurate and timely diagnosis and management to avoid potential complications . .4 days ago

Blood clots in the stool: causes, symptoms, diagnosis

Blood clots in the stool can have many different causes, some of which are more serious than others. Blood clots in the stool are always the result of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, but the bleeding can be from the upper GI tract (including the esophagus and stomach) or the lower GI tract (including the colon and […]

Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, etc.

Cecal cancer is a special type of cancer that can first occur in the colon. Signs and symptoms can be difficult to detect until the cancer is advanced, but may include abdominal pain, bloating, weight loss, and tarry stools. Historical studies show that up to 20% of colorectal cancers occur in the cecum (though some […]

Psychological concerns after breast cancer diagnosis and treatment in young adults

Advances in early detection and treatment of breast cancer, including new clinical trials, have significantly improved the prognosis for women with breast cancer in recent years.1 However, as survival rates for breast cancer patients improve, new challenges are emerging. Being diagnosed with and undergoing treatment for breast cancer as a young adult (ages 20-39) can […]

What is ulcerative colitis? Symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment

Favorite organizations for important UC information Digestive Disease Week (DDW) Every year, Everyday Health editors attend DDW, the world’s largest gathering of physicians, researchers, and industry in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy, and gastrointestinal surgery. Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation (CCF) CCF is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to finding treatments for UC and Crohn’s […]

Pain and pressure in the rectum: causes, diagnosis and more

Pressure on the rectum can make it feel like there’s poop stuck in the anus. Pressure within the rectum can be uncomfortable and painful. Possible causes range from constipation to abscess. The rectum is the last part of the large intestine. The stool passes through it before leaving the anus. The rectum is located near […]

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 […]