Children who presented with perianal abscess or fistula-in-ano faced an age-dependent increased risk of developing Crohn's disease (CD); over 1 in 5 children were diagnosed with CD. The recurrence of ...

Many patients, unfortunately, make avoidable mistakes—delaying care, self-treating with ineffective remedies, skipping follow-ups, misusing antibiotics, or not managing chronic illnesses like diabetes ...

The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons has issued updated guidelines for physicians, published in Diseases of the Colon & Rectum, about how to treat problems of the anus and rectum called ...

The most common cause of an anal fistula is an anal abscess, although there are several other possible causes of the condition. Most anal fistulas form in the posterior midline. An abscess is a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons has published clinical practice guidelines for the management ...

The anus is that part of the intestinal tract that passes through the muscular canal of the pelvis and anal sphincters. It is the final orifice through which stool passes out of the body. In adults, ...

Common digestive problems, including hemorrhoids and anal fissures, can result in itching, pain, and general discomfort. Find out how to soothe that sensitive area and sit comfortably again. Anal or ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Key Takeaways Rectal pain can be caused by common conditions like hemorrhoids, anal ...

The left lateral decubitus position with the patient's knees pulled up is usually the most comfortable and modesty-preserving positioning for an elderly person. Sometimes previous spinal injury limits ...