Anorectal
Diseases
About Anorectal Diseases
Do you know rectal diseases are surprisingly common and affect, men and women of all ages. Not all physicians are adequately trained to manage in a rectal disease, which in most cases does not require surgery. The treatment of most anal rectal disease is office-based. An accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate and effective treatment. Your doctor will take an adequate history and a physical exam that will include examining the anal canal with a gloved finger and look at the anal canal with an endoscope. These maneuvers will result in an accurate diagnosis in a majority of patients with anal, rectal complaints, such as bleeding pain or prolapse. In some cases, further tests are necessary, such as a colonoscopy, MRI, scan or anorectal manometry.
About the author
Dr. Waqar Qureshi, who is a Professor of Medicine, is the author of the textbook entitled “Diagnosis and Management Guide for anorectal disease: a clinical reference” which is one of the few comprehensive textbooks written with nonsurgical, anorectal disease management in mind. He has also published several articles in peer reviewed journals and written guidelines for the American College of Gastroenterology and the American College of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
Common causes of Anorectal pain and bleeding include:
Hemorrhoids