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Is there bleeding? The presence of bleeding with pain suggests an anal fissure, hemorrhoids, carcinoma, rectal prolapse, and intussusception.
Is there a mass? The presence of rectal pain along ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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Rectal complaints are common and distressing for patients. Although most causes of rectal pain and bleeding are benign and treatable, carcinoma must be considered and ruled out in older patients (>40 years) and those with suggestive findings (e.g., polyps). Many... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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... Practically the whole specialty of proctology is devoted to taking care of patients with rectal pain. To develop the differential diagnosis it is useful first to divide the conditions into extrinsic and intrinsic. To recall the extrinsic causes one simply
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... A common symptom of anorectal disorders, rectal pain is discomfort that arises in the anorectal area. Although the anal canal is separated from the rest of the rectum by the internal sphincter, the patient may refer to all local pain as rectal pain.
Because the... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers
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... Rectal prolapse is the circumferential protrusion of one or more layers of the mucous membrane through the anus. Prolapse may be complete (with displacement of the anal sphincter or bowel herniation) or partial (mucosal layer). (See Types of rectal... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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... A common symptom of anorectal disorders, rectal pain is discomfort that arises in the anorectal area. Although the anal canal is separated from the rest of the rectum by the internal sphincter, the patient may refer to all local pain as... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling
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... Differential Overview
❑ Hemorrhoid
❑ Rectal fissure
❑ Prostatitis
❑ Anal fistula
❑ Pruritus ani ... Diagnostic Approach ... Clinical Findings
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... A common symptom of anorectal disorders, rectal pain is discomfort that arises in the anorectal area. Although the anal canal is separated from the rest of the rectum by the internal sphincter, the patient may refer to all local pain as rectal pain.
Because the... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... A common symptom of anorectal disorders, rectal pain is discomfort that arises in the anorectal area. Although the anal canal is separated from the rest of the rectum by the internal sphincter, the patient may refer to all local pain as rectal pain.
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Practically the whole specialty of proctology is devoted to taking care
of patients with rectal pain. To develop the differential diagnosis it is
useful first to divide the conditions into extrinsic and
intrinsic. To... Pictures
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... Joel Friedlander, DO, MBeAndrew E. Mulberg, MD (4th Edition) Rectal Prolapse - BASICS Rectal Prolapse - description 3 types exist: Complete: Full thickness of rectum prolapses through anus (2 layers of rectum ... Rectal Prolapse - DIAGNOSIS ... Rectal Prolapse - TREATMENT ... Rectal Prolapse - FOLLOW UP ... Rectal Prolapse - bibliography ... Rectal Prolapse - CODES ... Rectal Prolapse - FAQ
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