Incontinence (also called anal or bowel incontinence) is the impaired ability to control the passage of gas or stool. This is a common problem, but often not discussed due to embarrassment. Failure to seek treatment can result in social isolation and a negative impact on quality of life.
The human papilloma virus (HPV), the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD), causes anal warts. The warts affect the area around and inside the anus, but may also develop on the skin of the genital area.
The anal canal is a short tube surrounded by muscle at the end of your rectum. The rectum is the bottom section of your colon (large intestine). An anal fissure is a small rip or tear in the lining of the anal canal. Fissures are common, but are often confused with other anal conditions, such as haemorrhoids.
Cancer describes a set of diseases in which normal cells in the body, through a series of genetic changes, lose the ability to control their growth and to respect their neighbours. As cancers grow, they invade the tissues around them (local invasion).
A patient who feels ill and complains of chills, fever and pain in the rectum or anus could be suffering from an anal abscess or fistula.
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