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This open tunnel connects the rectum and vagina, allowing gas or stool to pass into the vagina. Learn about rectovaginal fistula treatment and self-care.
The small intestine is then connected to the rectum to allow continued bowel movements through the anus. Proctocolectomy. This surgery removes both the colon ...
In this pelvic floor disorder, the rectum presses against weakened tissues and bulges into the vagina. Learn about the symptoms and treatments.
Hard stools; Hemorrhoids (swollen and inflamed veins in your anus or rectum). Less common causes of rectal bleeding include:.
Tests of rectal and anal function · Anorectal manometry. A narrow, flexible device is inserted into the anus and rectum. The test provides information about how ...
During a flexible sigmoidoscopy exam, a sigmoidoscope is inserted into the rectum to check for changes in the lower colon. Illustration of colonoscopy exam ...
... rectum is called the sigmoid colon. During a sigmoidoscopy, the examiner inserts the tube into the anus and guides it through the rectum, sigmoid colon and ...
... rectum, seminal vesicles and uterus. Why it's done. A transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) involves placing a device into the rectum to make pictures of nearby organs.
... rectum). Mesalamineenema is used to treat active mild to moderate ulcerative colitis, proctitis or proctosigmoiditis (inflammation of the rectum and bowel).
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