COLORECTAL SURGERY BLOG

Pregnancy hemorrhoids are common and occur in around 30% of pregnancies. In some ethnicities, up to 80% of pregnant women suffer from the condition. If you are pregnant and have developed hemorrhoids, this article will answer all your questions about the illness.  We’ll discuss what hemorrhoids are, why they occur during a pregnancy, how long

Hemorrhoids and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are common diseases. Both affect the digestive tract, which is why it can be confusing to tell them apart.  Despite sharing a few similarities, hemorrhoids and IBD are entirely different diseases and have different treatments.  So in this article, we will look at what hemorrhoids are, what inflammatory bowel

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a relatively common disease in the United States, where it affects up to 10-15% of the population. IBS on its own is more of an annoying disease because of its unpredictable nature. However, it can become more than a nuisance and cause complications, such as hemorrhoids. In this article, we

Hemorrhoids are a common issue. Most small hemorrhoids go away on their own. But larger hemorrhoids and those that develop complications can persist, causing severe pain and rectal bleeding. In this case, your doctor might advise you on a surgical procedure to treat your hemorrhoids. In this article, we’ll discuss the types of surgery available

Surgery is a scary word. But sometimes, it’s the most effective option out there. If your healthcare provider has recommended surgery for your perianal fistula, you’ve come to the right place. That’s because, in this blog post, we’ll answer all your questions about getting surgery for a perianal fistula. But first, let’s briefly review what

Hemorrhoids are among the most common afflictions of the gastrointestinal system. Among American adults, approximately half will have experienced symptoms of hemorrhoids by age 50. But since they can be an embarrassing condition to talk about, many people want to wait and see if their hemorrhoid symptoms resolve on their own before going to a

Anal skin tags are a common, benign condition that many people get removed due to cosmetic reasons. However, sometimes they can become sensitive and cause pain or itching.  If you’re suffering from anal skin tags and wondering what your treatment options are, read on to find out what exactly anal tags are, who gets them,

Are you suffering from rectal leakage? There’s hope! You’re going to learn how your condition can be treated. You’ll know you’re suffering from rectal leakage, or fecal incontinence, if you’re unable to control your bowel movements, causing your feces (stool) to leak accidentally from your rectum. You may either suffer from passive leakage or an

Chadwick Boseman, the famed actor best known for portraying the title role in Marvel’s “Black Panther” and baseball legend Jackie Robinson in “42,” died after a four-year battle with colon cancer on August 28, 2020. He was 43.  Boseman’s passing came as a shock to fans because of his youth and vibrance–and not only because

While most hemorrhoids heal with just hemorrhoid relief at home, more serious or recurrent cases require in-office treatment or surgical removal. A hemorrhoidectomy used to be the most effective option for most patients, but today more and more people seek alternatives to a traditional hemorrhoid removal procedure. Whatever form of hemorrhoid treatment you need, keep