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Anal Fistula
An anal fistula is an abnormal opening in the skin near the anus. It leads to the inside of the anal canal in the colon.
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Anal Fissure
An anal fissure is a small, painful tear in the lining of the anus. Anal fissures may hurt and bleed during or after a bowel movement, but almost all heal without surgery.
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Anorectal Abscess
An anorectal abscess is a collection of pus under the skin in the area of the anus and rectum.
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Rectal Prolapse
Rectal prolapse is when part of the rectum bulges out of the anus. Read on to learn more, including cause, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Smoking and the Digestive System
Smoking can harm your digestive system in many ways. It weakens the sphincter and allows stomach acid to flow backward into your esophagus.
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Toxic Megacolon
A toxic megacolon is a rare yet life-threatening complication of severe colon disease or infection. It is diagnosed when your colon has expanded by more than 5 to 6 centimeters.
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Bernstein Test
The Bernstein test (esophageal acid perfusion test) is used to see if you have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
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Blind Loop Syndrome
In blind loop syndrome, food is not able to follow the normal digestive route. Instead, it bypasses a section of your intestine.
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Chronic Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis is an inflamed, swollen and irritated pancreas. If you don't recover from an acute pancreatitis attack, the inflammation gets gradually worse, you have chronic pancreatitis.
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