Search Results 21-30 of 17364 for Rectum

  1. Anal pain Causes - Mayo Clinic

    Anal fistula (an abnormal channel between the anus or rectum usually to the skin near the anus); Anal itching (pruritus ani); Anal sex; Anal or rectal ...

  2. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Surgical techniques used to treat rectal prolapse

    Surgery puts the rectum back in place and corrects rectal prolapse. Fecal incontinence may be improved after the surgery, but the procedure does not always ...

  3. Rectal cancer - Doctors and departments - Mayo Clinic

    Learn about the symptoms, causes and prevention of this cancer that starts in the rectum. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.

  4. Fecal incontinence - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Digital rectal exam. A provider inserts a gloved and lubricated finger into the rectum to evaluate the strength of the sphincter muscles and to check for any ...

  5. Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Rectal prolapse surgery. If you have a rectal prolapse that's causing symptoms, your doctor may recommend a rectopexy procedure. Rectopexy secures the rectum in ...

  6. Anesthetic, Local (Rectal Route) Proper Use - Mayo Clinic

    For inserting a rectal cream or ointment inside the rectum: Use only products that come packaged in pre-filled applicators or that come packaged with a ...

  7. Colon and Rectal Surgery - Department home - Mayo Clinic

    Surgeons in the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery at Mayo Clinic offer the latest in diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the colon, rectum and anus.

  8. Nitroglycerin (Rectal Route) Description and Brand Names - Mayo Clinic

    Descriptions. Nitroglycerin rectal ointment is used to relieve moderate to severe pain caused by chronic anal fissures. An anal fissure is a tear in the skin ...

  9. Rectal bleeding When to see a doctor - Mayo Clinic

    Have someone drive you to an emergency room if rectal bleeding is: Continuous or heavy; Accompanied by severe abdominal pain or cramping. Schedule a doctor's ...

  10. Flexible sigmoidoscopy - Mayo Clinic

    Bleeding from the rectum. Changes in stool habits. Weight loss that isn't intended. Cancer screening. Sigmoidoscopy is used to screen for colon cancer or ...