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Results 1 - 10 of 107 for Rectal
  1. Rectal biopsy 
    A rectal biopsy is a procedure to remove a small piece of tissue from the rectum for examination. ... A rectal biopsy is usually part of anoscopy or sigmoidoscopy . These are procedures to view inside the rectum. A ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003891.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Rectal prolapse 
    Rectal prolapse occurs when the rectum sags and comes through the anal opening. ... The exact cause of rectal prolapse is unclear. Possible causes may include any of the following: An enlarged opening due to relaxed muscles in the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001132.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Rectal prolapse repair 
    Rectal prolapse repair is surgery to fix a rectal prolapse . This is a condition in which the ... Rectal prolapse may be partial, involving only the inner lining of the bowel ( mucosa ). Or, it may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002932.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Rectal bleeding 
    Rectal bleeding is when blood passes from the rectum or anus. Bleeding may be noted on the ... be brisk enough to present with bright red rectal bleeding. Bleeding from the rectum may also be ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007741.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Hemorrhoids 
    ... can diagnose hemorrhoids by simply looking at the rectal area. External hemorrhoids can often be detected this ... Tests that may help diagnose the problem include: Rectal exam Sigmoidoscopy Anoscopy
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000292.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Rectal culture 
    Rectal culture is a lab test to identify bacteria and other germs in the rectum that can ... The health care provider does a rectal exam and collects the specimen.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003759.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Sigmoidoscopy 
    ... dilate) the anus. This is called a digital rectal exam . Next, the sigmoidoscope is placed through the ... exam you may feel: Pressure during the digital rectal exam or when the scope is placed in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003885.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Rectal prolapse repair - series (image) 
    ... and pass through the anus. This is called rectal prolapse. ... Rectal prolapse may be partial, involving only the mucosa or complete, involving the entire wall of the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100037_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Proctitis 
    Symptoms include: Bloody stools Constipation Rectal bleeding Rectal discharge, pus Rectal pain or discomfort Tenesmus (pain with bowel movement)
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001139.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Colorectal cancer 
    ... feel a lump (mass) in the abdomen. A rectal exam may reveal a mass in people with rectal cancer, but not colon cancer. Blood tests may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000262.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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