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Diseases of Anus And Rectum

GastroDoxs in Houston focuses on treating and clinical diagnosis of diseases of the anus and rectum, paying individually and providing the latest technological vision of calming the distraction, ensuring hemorrhage, and helping to improve your digestive health in the surrounding community.

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Symptoms

What are Diseases of the Anus and Rectum?

Infection of the anus and rectum are the diseases that concern the end of the food tube. These comprise problem in hemorrhoid, anal fissure, proctitis, fistula, as well as other problems that may lead to pain, bleeding, or discharge. Improper treatment may alleviate symptoms and complicate the matter in an early phase.

Common Symptoms

These conditions regularly manifest:

  • Financial difficulties at the time of going to the bathroom.
  • Bright red blood on the stool or on toilet paper.
  • Anus pressure Lasting swelling, itchiness or painless bumps around the anus.
  • The discharge of mucus or pus out of the rectum.
  • Incessant constipation or diarrhea.

Causes

A number of things may cause such diseases:

  • Parents control of bowel movements.
  • Long-term diarrhea or constipation.
  • Bacterial infections, viral infections, and fungal infections.
  • Bowel disease caused by inflammation (inflammatory bowel disease, (IBD)). e.g. Crohn, ulcerative colitis.
  • Earlier surgery or damage to the back of the rectum.
  • Growths or tumour in the lower digestive tract.
Treatment

Treatment Options for Diseases of the Anus and Rectum in Houston

The therapy incorporates life style changes and pharmaceutical therapy:

  • Diet changes: Consume more fiber (fruits, vegetables, whole grains) and hydration to allow softening of the stools and decreases strains.
  • Topical therapies: Take hydrocortisone, lidocaine, or astringent creams or ointments to relieve pain, itching, and inflammation.
  • Sitz baths: Sitz baths Set the anal part in warm water, 10-15 minutes a few times per day to reduce pain and heal the abdomen.
  • Minimally invasive procedures: Rubber band ligation surgery or intra-rear coagulation surgery or sclerotherapy to reduce hemorrhoids.
  • Endoscopic evaluation: Saussure eruption, sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy so as to ascertain the extent of disease and provide a simple method of directing treatment.
  • Surgical options: Surgical constructions, including hemorrhoidectomy, fissurectomy, fistulotomy, or variant of the flap in case of persistent or severe cases.
  • Pain management: Oral or intravenous drugs, e.g. muscle relaxants, to relieve acute pain or sphincter spasms.
  • Antibiotics and immunomodulators: Used in case of infectious inflammation of the proctitis, abscesses, or complications related to inflammatory bowel.

Why Choose GastroDoxs?

We are GastroDoxs and life is all about the endoscopic medical care of the rectum and anus diseases. Our group of specialists in Houston applies our superior tests and established therapies-between non-surgical treatments to the least invasive treatment to provide quick relief and extended outcomes. Details Medical expertise plus caring support: We offer compassionate, skilled medical care to make sure that you feel at ease and are confident throughout.

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About the Author

Dr. Bharat Pothuri is a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist. With extensive experience in digestive health, he specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures, chronic GI disorder management, and preventive care. Dr. Pothuri is dedicated to providing expert, patient-focused insights to help improve gut health and overall well-being.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I do to know whether I have an anal or rectal problem?

Burning, itching, or swelling of the anus or rectum, bright red blood (upon going to the bathroom) might indicate an issue of an anal or rectal examination. When the symptoms have lasted over a couple of days, then it is prudent to consult the expert.

Are the condition of hemorrhoids and fissures?

Yes. The most common diseases that occur in the anus and rectum are hemorrhoids and fissures in the anus. They both may result in pain, bleeding, and discomfort during bowel movement.

What are the red flags that makes me refer to a specialist?

Consult a gastroenterologist, if you are not feeling better with home remedies using increased fiber, fluids, sitz baths etc in one week or your conditions deteriorate or worsen.

Will diet changes help?

Absolutely. High-constitution fiber in diet and sufficient body fluids aids in softening stools and lowering the strain and encourages regularity of bowel movements, thus ameliorating most anal and rectal problems.

What tests might I need?

Your doctor might order an anoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, or full colonoscopy, depending on your signs and symptoms, to ensure that he can have a clear picture of the lower digestive tract and know precisely what is causing you to feel out of shape.

Can I avoid surgery?

In most cases, yes. Non-surgical intervention methods tend to be responsive, including the use of topical creams, rubber band ligation as a method of hemorrhoid, infrared coagulation, and lifestyle change.

What is the recovery period of an operation?

The amount of time spent under the surgical procedures usually depends on surgery and the health condition of a person, yet the average human being reports a considerable level of relief during the period of 7-14 days and can resume normalcy shortly after that.

Is it possible that stress has impact on these conditions?

Yes. Stress may change bowel habits-and cause diarrhea or constipation-as well as supplement pain and itching, and be use of anal and rectal diseases.

Do you handle unusual rectal diseases, as well?

We do. Besides normal conditions, less frequent problems that are handled by our staff include proctitis, complicated fistulas, infection, and inflammatory bowel disease of the rectum.

Where can I locate a rectal disease specialist in the area of Houston?

Call GastroDoxs to make an appointment with a specialist gastroenterologist today. We provide quick and humane treatment and customization of treatment plans according to your needs.

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