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Results 1 - 6 of 6 for Rectal abscess
  1. Anal Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is the anus? Your anus is the opening at the end of your large intestine. It is where stool (poop) leaves your body. What are anal disorders? Problems ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/analdisorders.html - Health Topics
  2. Rectal Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    The rectum is the lower part of your large intestine where your body stores stool. Problems with the rectum are common. They include hemorrhoids, abscesses, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/rectaldisorders.html - Health Topics
  3. Fistulas (National Library of Medicine)  
    A fistula is an abnormal connection between two parts inside of the body. Fistulas may develop between different organs, such as between the esophagus ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/fistulas.html - Health Topics
  4. Ulcerative Colitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a disease that causes inflammation and sores, called ulcers, in the lining of the rectum and colon. It is one of a group of diseases called ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ulcerativecolitis.html - Health Topics
  5. Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... diverticulitis can also develop serious problems such as: Abscess, a painful, swollen, pus-filled area caused by ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/diverticulosisanddiverticulitis.html - Health Topics
  6. Parasitic Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    Parasites are living things that use other living things - like your body - for food and a place to live. You can get them from contaminated food or water, a bug bite, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/parasiticdiseases.html - Health Topics