National Institutes of Health
- 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 Disorders
Also called: Anorectal diseases
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.
Many people are embarrassed to talk about anal troubles. But seeing your doctor about problems in this area is important. This is especially true if you have pain or bleeding. Treatments vary widely depending on the particular problem.
NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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Overviews
- Anal Disorders(InteliHealth, Harvard Medical School)
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Diagnosis/Symptoms
- Anal Pain(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Lower Gastrointestinal (GI) Tract X-Ray (Radiography)(American College of Radiology, Radiological Society of North America)
- Also available in Spanish
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Lower GI Series (Barium Enema)(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
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MedlinePlus: Colonoscopy(National Library of Medicine)
- Also available in Spanish
- Rectal Bleeding(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- Testing of the Anorectal and Pelvic Floor Area(International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders)
- Understanding Minor Rectal Bleeding(American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy)
- Also available in Spanish
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Treatment
- Anal fissure - slideshow
- Also available in Spanish
- How to Use Rectal Suppositories Properly(American Society of Health-System Pharmacists)
- Imperforate anus repair - slideshow
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Prevention/Screening
- Digital Rectal Exam (DRE): What to Expect(American Society of Clinical Oncology)
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Specific Conditions
- Anal Abscess/Fistula(American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons)
- Anal Fissure(American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons)
- 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)
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Related Issues
- Fiber: How to Increase the Amount in Your Diet(American Academy of Family Physicians)
- Also available in Spanish
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Health Check Tools
- Anal Pain(DSHI Systems)
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Videos
- Anal Fistula Plug(OR-Live) - Cook Surgical, Atlanta, GA, 11/30/2005
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Clinical Trials
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Anus Diseases(National Institutes of Health)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Anus Diseases
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Journal Articles
References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
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Dictionaries/Glossaries
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Digestive Diseases Dictionary
(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
- Also available in Spanish
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Digestive Diseases Dictionary
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Directories
- Find a Gastroenterologist(American College of Gastroenterology)
- Find a Surgeon(American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons)
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Organizations
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Patient Handouts
- Anal fissure
- Also available in Spanish
- Anorectal abscess
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- Anoscopy
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- Digital rectal exam
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- Imperforate anus
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Lower GI Series(National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
- Perianal streptococcal cellulitis
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