What is an anorectal problem? An anorectal problem is an internal condition that causes pain in the lower portion of the rectum. In the modern world, it is often used to describe an internal condition that causes problems with the bowel, including hemorrhoids, diverticula, and anal fissures. They can be related to either an injury …
Emergency Surgeries during Covid
One of the challenges in health care during the ongoing covid-19 pandemic has been emergency surgeries. In a time wherein there was no clear guideline, managing emergency surgeries was a huge challenge. There were papers from the western world suggesting 25% morbidity in surgeries during the covid pandemic. The guidelines on pre-op testing for covid …
Complications rise among piles patients in shutdown
A sizable number of people with piles and fistula are taking longer to get cured as most of them are delaying medical care in the wake of the coronavirus triggered lockdowns, resulting in complications. “Usually, 70% of patients with piles are treated with medicines and dietary changes as they get diagnosed in an early stage. …
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Pruritus Ani: The Embarrassing Itch
Itching of the skin around the anus can be agonizing especially if one is stranded in a public place with no escape in view. More often than not the cause behind this itch is easily addressed. Occasionally however, persistent severe itching can cause psychological stress to the sufferer and needs in-depth evaluation. What is Pruritus …
Novel Laser Cure for Anal Fistula
Fistula-in-ano, a silent yet agonizing ailment, has always posed a treatment challenge to surgeons worldwide. The refractory nature of Fistula along with its tendency to recur continues to leave the best doctors perplexed. Consequently, those suffering from this condition find themselves anxiously searching for a definitive cure. In light of this scenario, Dr. Ashwin Porwal, …
Understanding Constipation and It’s Treatment
With a lot of humor centered around it, constipation is as much a topic of laughter for the audience as it is an agony for the sufferers. Constipation, basically, is a change in your normal bowel movements; going less frequently than you usually do, passing hard, dry stools, or straining when you defecate. In chronic …
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Laser to cure pilonidal sinus
Extended hours of sitting, either in front of the computer or preparing for competitive exams has led to rise in the incidence of Pilonidal Sinus amongst youngsters. Notoriously called as Jeep Driver’s Disease, this condition that is found in the tailbone area, is now a trouble for the young urban population. Proctologists at Healing Hands …
What you need to know about Piles
Studies suggest that by age 50, about half the population has experienced one or more symptoms of Piles. These include itching, bleeding on passing stools, pain and prolapse (where a mass is felt in the anal area). Piles aka Hemorrhoids can significantly disturb well-being of an individual. Causes ● Long standing constipation ● Hard stools …
