A Simple Guide To Anal Disorders, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions

This book describes Anal Disorders, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related DiseasesThe anus is that lowest part of the intestinal tract that passes through the muscular canal of the pelvis and anal sphincters. It is the final opening (orifice) through which stool passes out of the body. In adults, the length of the anus is 4 to 5 centimeters long. The lower half of the anal canal has very sensitive nerve ends.
There are blood vessels under the lining, and in its middle section there are numerous tiny, anal glands. Disorders of the anus are frequent. They are hemorrhoids, abscesses, fistulas (tracts), fissures (cracks), and cancer. The most frequent causes of Anal Disorders are:1. Constipation2. Chronic diarrhea3. Hereditary factors4. Excessive sweating in the area around the anus5. AgingRisk Factors for Anal DisordersThese factors may raise the likelihood of Anal Disorders:1.
High daily salt intake2. History of diabetes3. Hyperlipidemia (high lipids in blood)4. Suffering from dermatitis5. History of anorectal surgery6. History of smoking and alcohol intake7. Sedentary lifestyle8. Excessive intake of spicy food9. Prolonged sitting on the toilet for defecationSymptoms of Anal Disorders are indicative of Anal Disorders:1. Pain in the perianal area2. Constipation3. Drainage from the rectum4.
Fever5. Chills6. Palpable mass near the anus7. Itchiness8. Burning sensation9. Pus discharge10. Blood11. Diarrhea12. Swelling in around the rectum and anusWhile all anal disorders produce some type of anal discomfort or pain, other symptoms differ, depending on the specific anal disorder. For anal fissure, symptoms may be:1. Pain in the anal area, often described as sharp, searing or burning, and normally activated by a bowel movement2.
Mild rectal bleeding, typically a small amount of bright red blood with a bowel movement or on the toilet paper. For anal abscess, symptoms are:1. A firm, tender mass or swelling in or around the anal area2. Occasionally fever, chills and a generally sick feeling. For an anal fistula, symptoms may be:1. Mild pain around the anus, centered in a region where an old anal abscess has either drained spontaneously, or has been opened surgically by a doctor2.
Persistent drainage of blood, pus or foul-smelling mucus from the anal area.3. Symptoms of a recurrent anal abscess which may develop if the external opening of the fistula becomes clogged and the old abscess reactivatesFor thrombosis of an external hemorrhoid, the symptoms are:1. A firm and normally quite painful swelling at the anal orifice2. Occasionally bloody discharge, if the surface of the hemorrhoid breaks down.
Procedures for Treatment of Anal Disorders are:1. Surgical excision: To control pain2. Rubber band ligation: To decrease the amount of redundant tissue3. Sclerotherapy: To increase fixation of the hemorrhoid tissue to the wall of the rectum4. Infrared coagulation: To decrease vascularity5. Hemorrhoidopexy: To fix the anal cushions in place and resect the tissue6. Hemorrhoidectomy: To remove hemorrhoids7.
Sphincterotomy: To treat anal fissure8. Incision and drainage: To prevent spread, recurrence, and subsequent fistulization9. Sacral nerve stimulation: Improves squeeze pressures of the anal sphincter and rectal sensationWhile it is not always possible to prevent other types of anal disorders, the patient may be able to decrease the risk by:1. Using gentle techniques to clean the anal area2. Keeping the anal area dry by changing underwear often and using powder to absorb moisture3.
Always using a condom if the patient practices anal interco...