About 3 out of 4 adults have symptoms around the anus and rectal areas at some point of their life. These symptoms include: bleeding, pain, discomfort, itchiness, lumps around anal area, or a bulging lump through the rectum.
Anorectal symptoms can be due to different conditions, including hemorrhoids, anal fissures, rectal abscess, anal fistulas and pruritus ani.
If you have any of these symptoms, ask your family doctor to refer you to us for an assessment. In many cases we can manage the symptoms and avoid a long wait time and/or need for surgery. If a small procedure is required, it can be done in under local anesthesia in our clinic. Our wait time is currently 1-2 weeks.
Once your doctor has referred you to our clinic, we will call and book you in for a consultation with Dr. Arjang. Usually we can get you in for that first consultation within a week or two. During your visit, you will go over your condition and concerns, and Dr. Arjang may do an exam if you are comfortable to do so. She will go over any treatment or management options with you, or book you in for a procedure, if necessary. We do the procedures in our clinic, under local anaesthetic.
Hemorrhoids are a swelling of the veins or blood vessels in and around the anus and lower rectum. This happens when there is extra pressure on these veins. Hemorrhoids are either inside the anus (internal) or under the skin around the anus (external). About half of all people will have hemorrhoids by age 50.
Pruritus ani, or anal itching, is a skin condition that affects the perianal area, which may become worse at night or after a bowel movement. Causes include poor anal hygiene, allergies, certain foods and drinks, and other health conditions.
An anal fissure is a tear in the lining of the lower rectum (anal canal) that causes pain during bowel movements.
They are a common problem and affect people of all ages.
An anal fistula is a small tunnel that develops between the end of the bowel and the skin near the opening of the bottom (anus). It's usually caused by an infection near the anus, which results in a collection of pus (abscess) in the nearby tissue. When the pus drains away, it can leave a small channel behind.
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