leakage of mucus, stool, or blood from the anus, and anal itching or pain. Many factors can contribute to the development of rectal prolapse, including constipation, chronic coughing, and problems ...

Medically reviewed by Andrea L. Braden, MD Medically reviewed by Andrea L. Braden, MD Vaginal discharge is a fluid that ...

A new treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) has proved successful enough to avoid surgery and reduce the risk of recurrence, according to a new study. Total neaoadjuvant treatment ...

Anal cancer is not one of the most common cancers in the UK but it is still responsible for the deaths of around 440 people ...

Conclusions: In rectal cancer the decision for an intensified neoadjuvant treatment comes along with an increase of anastomotic leakage and perineal wound infection. Quality of life is often ...

However, for practical purposes, rectal involvement is frequently considered part of anoperineal disease. Traditionally, the treatment of ... and stool incontinence that can be related to either ...

A study from Uppsala University showed promising results for a new treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer. The strategy doubled the chance of avoiding surgery by administering radiotherapy ...

Surgery for rectal cancer is associated with a high rate of recurrence (50–70%) when the cancer is fixed on presentation. Neoadjuvant chemoradiation can reduce the tumor volume and pathologic ...

U of U Health is the Mountain West’s foremost academic medical center. When you come to us for incontinence treatment, you can expect: Effective incontinence treatment starts with pinpointing the ...

Women who suffer from stress urinary incontinence (SUI ... That's one reason many women with SUI hesitate before seeking treatment, says Peters-Gee. A minimally invasive procedure that has ...