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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for Anal canal
  1. Anoscopy 
    ... is a method to look at the: Anus Anal canal Lower rectum ... The anal canal appears normal in size, color, and tone. There is no sign of: Bleeding Polyps Hemorrhoids Other abnormal ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003890.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Anal cancer 
    ... cancer. It starts in cells that line the anal canal and grows into the deeper tissue. Cloacogenic carcinoma. Almost all the rest of anal cancers are tumors that start in cells lining ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007652.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Anal fissure 
    ... be done include: Anoscopy -- examination of the anus, anal canal, and lower rectum Sigmoidoscopy -- examination of the lower part of large intestine Biopsy -- removal of rectal tissue for examination Colonoscopy -- examination of the colon
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001130.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Warts 
    ... They can also appear inside the vagina and anal canal. Plantar warts found on the soles of the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000885.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Temperature measurement 
    ... inch (1 to 2.5 centimeters) into the anal canal. Be careful not to insert it too far. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003400.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Hemorrhoids (image) 
    ... sphincter, and external hemorrhoids occur below, outside the anal canal.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17069.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Anterior vaginal wall repair (surgical treatment of urinary incontinence) - series (image) 
    ... below the urethral opening, and just above the anal opening. The urethral opening, through which urine passes, leads to the bladder. The anus leads to the rectum. The vaginal opening leads to the vaginal canal, which leads to the uterus.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100110_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia