anorectal
Rear opening area
Anorectal refers to the anus and rectum together, typically in medical contexts: anorectal surgery, anorectal disorders.
The term covers conditions affecting the lower end of the digestive tract, including hemorrhoids, fissures, and abscesses.
Posterior digestive opening
- sphincterMuscle encircling body opening
- pelvic floorMuscles supporting abdominal organs
- perineumArea between genitals, anus
- pudendal nerveNerve supplying pelvic floor
Swollen anal blood vessels
- fissureNarrow crack in rock
- fistulaAberrant anatomical channel
- abscessLocalized pus collection
- prolapseOrgan slipping from place
pruritus ani · proctitis · stenosis · incontinence · polyps · dysplasia · neoplasia · thrombosis
Large intestine examination
- proctoscopyVisual rectal canal inspection
- anoscopyVisual exam of anus
- sigmoidoscopyLower intestine visual inspection
- manometryMeasuring pressure in fluids
Plant-based digestive aid
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- stool softenersDrugs easing hard evacuation
- sitz bathShallow therapeutic basin
- hygienePractices maintaining cleanliness
Kegel exercises · regularity · biofeedback · topical treatments · suppositories · screening
Excision of anal varicosities
- sclerotherapyInjection to collapse vessels
- excisionCutting out of tissue
- resectionSurgical tissue removal
- colostomySurgically created bowel outlet
anus
Posterior digestive opening
- sphincterMuscle encircling body opening
- pelvic floorMuscles supporting abdominal organs
- perineumArea between genitals, anus
hemorrhoids
Swollen anal blood vessels
prolapse · pruritus ani · proctitis · stenosis · incontinence · polyps · dysplasia · neoplasia · thrombosis · skin tags
colonoscopy
Large intestine examination
- proctoscopyVisual rectal canal inspection
- anoscopyVisual exam of anus
- sigmoidoscopyLower intestine visual inspection
manometry · biopsy · electromyography · MRI
fiber
Plant-based digestive aid
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- stool softenersDrugs easing hard evacuation
- sitz bathShallow therapeutic basin
hygiene · Kegel exercises · regularity · biofeedback · topical treatments · suppositories · screening
hemorrhoidectomy
Excision of anal varicosities
- sclerotherapyInjection to collapse vessels
- excisionCutting out of tissue
- resectionSurgical tissue removal
anorectaloral
Of the mouth
gastric · esophageal · gastroesophageal · pharyngeal · upper GI