By 12 months, however, the healing rate had fallen to 75%, and by 42 months to 60%. The primary side effect of botulinum toxin is the weakness of the sphincters with varying degrees of incontinence (leakage of stool) that usually is transient. Other side effects are not common. There ...
The anal canal is normally closed at rest and during sleep due to the steady activ- ity of the internal anal sphincter (IAS) supported by the tonic activity of the external anal sphincter (EAS) and puborectalis. The integrity of the continence and defecation mechanism is a multifactorial ...
Related to anal fistula: hemorrhoids, Crohn's disease, Anorectal fistula, Fistula in anofistula [fis´tu-lah] (pl. fistulas, fis´tulae) (L.) any abnormal tubelike passage within body tissue, usually between two internal organs or leading from an internal organ to the body surface. So...
Hemorrhoids and abscesses can develop in the same general area of your body. They can both be painful, itchy, and sensitive to the touch. But they are very different conditions. Unlike abscesses, hemorrhoids aren’t infections. They’re veins, similar to varicose veins, that have become swol...
The most obvious cause of an anal fissure is direct trauma to the anal canal. Childbirth, anal intercourse, and insertion of any foreign bodies into the anal canal can cause a fissure. Chronic constipation and chronic diarrhea can also cause an anal fissure by repeatedly straining the lining ...
Use the full squatting position safely and comfortably on an ordinary toilet with Nature's Platform. Benefits include prevention and relief of colon problems--hemorrhoids, constipation, perhaps even colon cancer.