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Stool passes through the rectum on its way out of the body. Proctitis can cause rectal pain, diarrhea, bleeding and discharge, as well as the continuous feeling ...
The rectum is a muscular tube connected to the end of your colon. Stool passes through the rectum on its way out of the body. Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome is ...
This surgery is done to repair a condition in which the lining of the rectum slips out of the anus. Learn about surgical options, risks and results.
It starts at the end of the final segment of your colon and ends when it reaches the short, narrow passage leading to the anus. Cancer inside the rectum (rectal ...
This rare condition happens when the rectum slips outside of the anus. Find out about symptoms and treatment.
The rectum is a muscular tube that's connected to the end of your colon. Stool passes through the rectum on its way out of the body. Proctitis can cause rectal ...
Rectal prolapse. Fecal incontinence can be a result of this condition, in which the rectum drops down into the anus. The stretching of the rectal sphincter by ...
Diagnosis · Digital rectal exam. Your health care provider places a gloved and lubricated finger into your rectum to check the strength of your sphincter muscles ...
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 stricture ...
Hard stools; Hemorrhoids (swollen and inflamed veins in your anus or rectum). Less common causes of rectal bleeding include:.
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