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Rectal Disorders

The rectum is the lower part of your large intestine where your body stores stool. Problems with rectum are common. They include hemorrhoids, abscesses, incontinence and cancer.

Many people are embarrassed to talk about rectal troubles. But seeing your doctor about problems in this area is important. This is especially true if you have pain or bleeding. Treatments vary depending on the particular problem.

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  1. Rectal Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... cancer. Many people are embarrassed to talk about rectal troubles. But seeing your doctor about problems in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/rectaldisorders.html - Health Topics
  2. Colorectal Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... cancer that begins in the rectum is called rectal cancer. Cancer that affects either of these parts ... Possible tests include: A physical exam. A digital rectal exam. For this exam, your provider inserts a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/colorectalcancer.html - Health Topics
  3. 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
  4. Acetaminophen Rectal 
    Acephen Rectal Suppository® ... Feverall Rectal Suppository® ... Neopap Supprettes Rectal Suppository® ... Tylenol Rectal Suppository® ... Acetaminophen rectal is used to relieve mild to moderate pain from headaches or muscle aches and to reduce a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a621016.html - Drugs and Supplements
  5. Ergotamine and Caffeine 
    Cafatine® Rectal Suppository ... Cafergot® Rectal Suppository ... Cafetrate® Rectal Suppository ... Migergot® Rectal Suppository
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601048.html - Drugs and Supplements
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
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