Anal Disorders

Also called: Anorectal diseases

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The primary NIH organization for research on Anal Disorders is the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

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Anal Fissures

01/13/2017 02:52 PM EST

Source: American Academy of Family Physicians
Related MedlinePlus Page: Anal Disorders

Summary

The anus is the opening of the rectum through which stool passes out of your body. Problems with the anus are common. They include hemorrhoids, abscesses, fissures (cracks), and cancer.

You may be embarrassed to talk about your anal troubles. But it is important to let your doctor know, especially if you have pain or bleeding. The more details you can give about your problem, the better your doctor will be able to help you. Treatments vary depending on the particular problem.

NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Start Here

Anal and Rectal Disorders (Merck & Co., Inc.)

Symptoms

Anal Pain (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Rectal Bleeding (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Understanding Minor Rectal Bleeding (American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy)Also in Spanish

Diagnosis and Tests

Colonoscopy: MedlinePlus Health Topic (National Library of Medicine)Also in Spanish
Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) (American Society of Clinical Oncology)Also in Spanish
Lower Gastrointestinal (GI) Tract X-Ray (Radiography) (Radiological Society of North America, American College of Radiology)Also in Spanish
Lower GI Series (Barium Enema) (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)Also in Spanish
Testing of the Anorectal and Pelvic Floor Area (International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders)

Treatments and Therapies

Anal fissure - slideshow (Medical Encyclopedia)Also in Spanish
How to Use Rectal Suppositories Properly (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists)
Imperforate anus repair - slideshow (Medical Encyclopedia)Also in Spanish

Related Issues

Fiber: How to Increase the Amount in Your Diet (American Academy of Family Physicians)Also in Spanish

Specifics

Anal Abscess/Fistula (American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons)
Anal Fissure (American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons)
Anal Fissures (American Academy of Family Physicians)
Anal Itching (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Anal Warts (American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons)
Pelvic Floor Dyssynergia (International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders)
Pruritus-Ani (American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons)

Health Check Tools

Anal Pain (DSHI Systems)

Clinical Trials

ClinicalTrials.gov: Anus Diseases (National Institutes of Health)

Journal ArticlesReferences and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)

Find an Expert

American College of Gastroenterology
American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
Find a Gastroenterologist (American College of Gastroenterology)
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Patient Handouts

Anal fissure (Medical Encyclopedia)Also in Spanish
Anal itching -- self-care (Medical Encyclopedia)Also in Spanish
Anorectal abscess (Medical Encyclopedia)Also in Spanish
Anoscopy (Medical Encyclopedia)Also in Spanish
Digital rectal exam (Medical Encyclopedia)Also in Spanish
Imperforate anus (Medical Encyclopedia)Also in Spanish
Lower GI Series (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Perianal streptococcal cellulitis (Medical Encyclopedia)Also in Spanish