perianal
Surrounding the anus
Perianal means around or near the anus—the medical and anatomical term for this region of the body.
A perianal abscess or perianal fistula occurs in the tissue surrounding the anal opening.
The term appears almost exclusively in clinical contexts.
Posterior digestive opening
- rectumTerminal intestinal chamber
- perineumArea between genitals, anus
- sphincterMuscle encircling body opening
- glutealOf the buttocks
coccyx · pelvic · ischial · dermis · epidermis · fascia · adipose · mucosa
Swollen anal blood vessels
- fissureNarrow crack in rock
- abscessLocalized pus collection
- fistulaAberrant anatomical channel
- pruritusMedical term for itching
dermatitis · eczema · ulceration · proctitis · carcinoma · skin tags · thrombosis · cellulitis
Irritating skin sensation
- burningCombustion in progress
- sorenessTender, painful sensation
- painBodily or emotional distress
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
redness · irritation · throbbing · stinging · tenderness · rawness · chafing · discharge
Rubs clean
- bidetBasin for intimate washing
- cleansingRemoving dirt or toxins
- sitz bathShallow therapeutic basin
- toilet paperSanitary sheets on roll
bathing · soap · unscented · gentle · warm water · pat dry · moisturizer · barrier cream
Excision of anal varicosities
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
- drainageLiquid removal system
- excisionCutting out of tissue
- scalpelPrecise surgical knife
sutures · anesthesia · surgeon · postoperative · recovery · stapling · banding · sclerotherapy
anus
Posterior digestive opening
- rectumTerminal intestinal chamber
- perineumArea between genitals, anus
- sphincterMuscle encircling body opening
gluteal · coccyx · pelvic · ischial · dermis · epidermis · fascia · adipose · mucosa · epithelium
hemorrhoids
Swollen anal blood vessels
pruritus · dermatitis · eczema · ulceration · proctitis · carcinoma · skin tags · thrombosis · cellulitis · warts
itching
Irritating skin sensation
swelling · redness · irritation · throbbing · stinging · tenderness · rawness · chafing · discharge · bleeding
wipes
Rubs clean
toilet paper · bathing · soap · unscented · gentle · warm water · pat dry · moisturizer · barrier cream · loose clothing
hemorrhoidectomy
Excision of anal varicosities
scalpel · sutures · anesthesia · surgeon · postoperative · recovery · stapling · banding · sclerotherapy · cauterization
perianalrectal
Of the hindgut's end
oral · perioral · colonic · intestinal · gastric
- perianal abscessInfected cavity near anus