Common Diseases of the Colon, Anus & Rectum
This is a flesh growth on the peri-anal skin or the anal mucosa. The growth can extend into the rectum. It is an uncomfortable condition. The prevalence of anal warts is increasing in Ghana
An anal fissure, also referred to as Fissure – in – ano, is an ulcer in the lower portion of the anal canal. This ulcer normally develops after trauma to the anus
Passing blood through the anus during passage of stools is a very common symptom in humans. It is referred to as bleeding per rectum.
Anal fistula, also called fistula – in – ano, is a common distressing disease affecting the anus. It is an abnormal tract that develops from the anus and connects to the skin around the anus.
Anal hypertonia/ anal hypertension is a common condition yet not much is said about it as a disease entity in itself.
Haemorrhoids are special normal anatomical structures found in the anus of everbody. They are composed of a tuft of special blood vessels referred to as Sinusoids.