Anal Disorders Health Feed

Anal fistula is an anorectal disorder for which different treatment methods have been advocated from time to time. Certain conventional surgical methods like Fistulotomy and Fistulectomy have been used but they are associated with complications like delayed healing, the risk of stenosis (abnormal narrowing of the blood vessels or other tubular organs) etc.

Modern techniques of surgery like the lay-open' method and anorectal pathology' come with a similar number of intricacies like hig...more

Diseases that plague the anal and the rectum area are categorized as anorectal disorders. Some common forms of anorectal disorders are haemorrhoids, fissures, and fistulas. Most of these conditions manifest through symptoms like burning, itching, pain, and bleeding. If you have any of these disorders, consult a specialist to rule out anal cancer or other severe problems.

Let us look at some of the most common types of anorectal disorders and their treatments

1. Anal Fissure ...more

Anal fissures are small tears that develop in the thin, moist mucosa inside the anus. The most common cause for such a tear is the passage of excessively hard or large stool. Fissures cause pain and bleeding. Anal fissures are common in infants, but older people may also experience the same problem.

Causes of Anal Fissures:

Passing large and hard stools.
Chronic constipation
Chronic diarrhoea
Childbirth
Uncommon Causes for the Disorder Include-

HIV
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Dear Lybrateuser,
- Your problem appears to be due to hemorrhoids (piles) as per your description
- avoid constipation & straining at stools
- have more of fibre containing foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains instead of refined ones, legumes, peas, nuts, sprouts
- have plenty of oral fluids including 8-10 glasses of water for proper hydration and digestion
- avoid fried, spicy & junk foods
- mix a tablespoon of isabgol powder in a warm glass of water & have it ...more