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Gastrointestinal, Pelvic & Liver Disease, (A – Z)

Gastrointestinal, Pelvic & Liver Disease, (A - Z)

Middle Rectal Valve Obstruction

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Middle rectal valve obstruction is a condition that involves the blockage or narrowing of the middle rectal valve, a part of the rectum. The rectum is the last portion of the large intestine ...

Gastrointestinal, Pelvic & Liver Disease, (A - Z)

Middle Rectal Valve Pain

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

The middle rectal valve, also called the rectal fold, is a natural bend in the rectum. The rectum is the last part of the large intestine and serves as a storage area for feces before it is excreted. ...

Gastrointestinal, Pelvic & Liver Disease, (A - Z)

Middle Rectal Valve Dysfunction

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

The rectum is the last part of the large intestine, where waste collects before being excreted. The middle rectal valve, also known as the "valve of Houston," is a fold in the wall of the rectum. ...

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Middle Rectal Valve Stenosis

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Middle rectal valve stenosis is a medical condition where one of the valves in the rectum becomes narrowed (stenosis), making it difficult for stool to pass through the rectum. The rectum is the ...

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Middle Rectal Valve Atrophy

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

The middle rectal valve, also known as the middle valve of Houston, is one of the transverse folds in the rectum's inner lining. These folds, termed the valves of Houston, play a crucial role in ...

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Middle Rectal Valve Ulcers

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

The middle rectal valve is a fold of tissue located in the rectum, part of the digestive tract that stores stool before it's excreted. The rectum has three main valves: the upper, middle, and lower ...

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Middle Rectal Valve Diseases

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

The middle rectal valve is a part of the rectum, a component of the digestive system. The rectum is the final part of the large intestine, leading to the anus. The rectal valves (usually three) play ...

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Middle Rectal Valve Disorders

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

The middle rectal valve is one of the three primary valves in the rectum that plays an important role in the control of bowel movements. Disorders of this valve can cause a variety of symptoms that ...

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Anal Canal Abscess

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

An anal canal abscess is a painful, pus-filled infection near the anus, resulting from a blocked anal gland or bacterial infection. This article explores its anatomy, causes, symptoms, diagnostics, ...

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Anal Canal Fissures

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Anal canal fissures, commonly known as anal fissures, are small tears or cracks in the lining of the anal canal, the last part of the digestive tract that allows waste to exit the body. These ...

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Anal Canal Prolapse

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Anal canal prolapse, also known as rectal prolapse, is a condition where the rectum (the last part of the large intestine) slips down through the anus, often causing discomfort, pain, and ...

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Anal Canal Piles

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Anal canal piles, also known as hemorrhoids, are swollen blood vessels in the lower rectum or anus. Hemorrhoids are common and can cause discomfort, itching, or bleeding. This guide covers ...

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Anal Canal Bleeding

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Anal canal bleeding refers to any bleeding that originates from the anal canal, which is the last part of the rectum leading to the anus. This condition can range from minor bleeding that appears ...

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Anal Canal and Hemorrhoids

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

The anal canal is the last part of the digestive system, measuring about 4 cm (1.6 inches) in adults. It begins where the rectum ends and opens at the anus. It plays a crucial role in controlling the ...

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Anal Canal Fistula

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

An anal canal fistula is a small, infected tunnel that forms between the skin near the anus and the inside of the anal canal. It typically develops after an infection in an anal gland. The fistula ...

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Anal Canal Cancer

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Anal canal cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the tissues of the anal canal, a short tube at the end of the rectum through which stool leaves the body. This form of cancer is relatively rare ...

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Anal Canal Polyps

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Anal canal polyps are small growths that develop in the lining of the anal canal. They are usually non-cancerous (benign), but some can potentially turn into cancer over time. They are formed due to ...

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Anal Canal Cysts

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Anal canal cysts are small, fluid-filled sacs that can form in the tissues around the anus. They are typically benign (non-cancerous), but they can cause discomfort or complications, like infection ...

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Anal Canal Masses

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

Anal canal masses refer to any abnormal growth or swelling in the anal canal. The anal canal is the final part of the digestive tract through which stool leaves the body. These masses may be benign ...

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Anal Canal Tumors

Dr. Harun Ar Rashid, MD - Arthritis, Bones, Joints Pain, Trauma, and Internal Medicine Specialist

An anal canal tumor is an abnormal growth of cells in the anal canal, the last part of the digestive tract, leading to cancer. This type of cancer is relatively rare but can occur in both men and ...