Before having the perception thresholds to rectal pressure and thermal stimuli detected, all subjects had a rest of 10 min in order to adapt the balloon. Firstly, the perception thresholds to ...

Rectal prolapse occurs when the rectum (the lower portion of the large intestine) slides out of place and entirely or partially protrudes outside the anus. This can result in symptoms like pressure in ...

Having orgasms all day long might sound like a dream come true, but it can be a nightmare for sufferers. A woman whose rare ...

Anal cancer causes stool changes and one or more lumps. These symptoms overlap with many GI conditions. Learn how to tell.

Katie, a hairdresser by trade, said: "I had slight symptoms during the year but I put it down to a UTI. I had my anus and ...

Vaginal prolapse is when the vagina falls from its normal position inside the pelvis toward the opening of the vagina. Learn ...

The current study sought to compare the characteristics of visceral perception thresholds after rectal thermal and pressure stimuli between IBS patients and healthy subjects. Methods: A total of ...

Prolonged use of mobile phones while sitting on the toilet can increase the risk of developing haemorrhoids and a Pune study ...

While commonly associated with the early detection of prostate cancer, a DRE also can be used to check for anal or rectal ...

Hemorrhoids are swollen veins around the rectum or anus. They can become very uncomfortable but are not life threatening. They’re categorized by grades that rank them in order of severity.

They develop in the lower rectum. Internal hemorrhoids develop when there is pressure on the veins around the anus. This can happen due to straining when passing stool, sitting on the toilet for ...