How to get diagnosed when IBD symptoms take over your life
Kate Calleja keeps a folder in her attic filled with notes, medical summaries, copies of books and flyers about inflammation. She also saves emails with details about her medication history, the supplements and herbs she takes, dietary information, and the emotional aspects of her Crohn’s diagnosis. She fired this message to tell her friends suffering […]
Rectal varices and hemorrhoids: symptoms, causes, treatment
Although the terms “hemorrhoids” and “rectal varicose veins” are often used interchangeably, they are separate conditions with different causes and treatments. Hemorrhoids, also called piles, are swollen veins in the rectum or around the anus. They can occur internally or externally. Symptoms include pain, itching, and uncomfortable sitting. Rectal varicose veins are bulges in the […]
Symptoms, causes, and treatments – Forbes Health
Hemorrhoids are common, don’t usually cause symptoms, and few people need treatment, Dr. Robbins said. People who need treatment can usually be treated without the need for invasive procedures or surgery, she added. According to Dr. Robbins, treating hemorrhoids may: Diet and lifestyle This is the main treatment for hemorrhoids. “There is good evidence from […]
Hemorrhoids vs. Anal Fistula: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Although similar symptoms may occur, hemorrhoids and fistula are different conditions. An anal fissure is a crack or tear in the anal tissue. A fistula is the formation of a tunnel or connection between two organs, or between an organ and the skin. Fissures and fistulas can both cause pain and bleeding. However, they are […]
Rectal prolapse: causes, symptoms and treatment
Rectal prolapse occurs when part of the rectum slips out of the anus. The rectum is the last part of the large intestine and is where the body stores feces before urinating. rectal prolapse happens when rectum It unbinds inside the body and exits through the anus, effectively turning it inside out. This condition is […]
Symptoms and Treatment – Forbes Health
There are many treatment options for IBS, and a doctor who specializes in treating IBS, such as a gastroenterologist or primary care provider, can recommend a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs and symptoms. Treatment options may include medications, dietary changes, treatment for mental health conditions such as anxiety, and other lifestyle changes. Most […]
Decoding the symptoms of functional gastrointestinal disorders in children
An 11-year-old girl presents with a 6-month history of abdominal pain and nausea. She reports pain and nausea when she wakes up most days, but no pain at night. She feels nauseous when she eats and often skips meals. She feels full even when she eats and she can’t finish her meals. She reports that […]
Diverticular disease: symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
Diverticular disease is a condition that can occur in any part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. However, it is most common in the sigmoid colon (the S-shaped part of the intestine), where about 95% of patients with diverticulosis develop it. In diverticular disease, or diverticulosis, pouches called diverticula form in weak areas of the lining […]
Fecal incontinence: symptoms, causes, and treatment
Fecal incontinence is the involuntary passing of stool due to inability to control bowel movements. It is also often referred to as bowel incontinence or accidental leaky bowel. People who develop fecal incontinence are unable to control the passing of solid or liquid stool or mucus. This article describes the types, symptoms, causes, and treatments […]
Anal fistula: definition, causes, symptoms
An anal fistula is an abnormal formation of a tunnel that connects the inside of the anus and the external skin around it. Also called an anal fistula, it is often a complication of an anal abscess. Anal fistulas are one of the most common anorectal diseases. Treatment for anal fistulas depends on the location […]