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Get the PDF version of this article INTRODUCTION Symptomatic internal and external hemorrhoids present with some of the most vexing problems known to mankind and to surgeons. Each year, over 525,000 patients are treated for symptoms associated with hemorrhoids. (1) Of these, 10-20% ultimately require surgical treatment. Watch this brief video of Hemorrhoid Treatment Options

Leaving the hospital after a major operation is a natural source of anxiety both for patients who have had an operation, as well as for their families who will need to provide additional support during the remainder of the recovery period.

Get the PDF version of this list Medications To Avoid Prior To Your Procedure: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Herbal/Alternative (This list is not a substitute for a discussion with your physician. Please be

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Get the PDF version of this letter To Our Patients: Due to concerns regarding the safety of Osmoprep® and Visicol®, both of these products are no longer available for use in bowel preparation prior to a colonoscopy or other surgical procedures. There have been reported cases of renal (kidney) damage following the use of these

Get the PDF version of this letter   To Our Patients: Due to concerns regarding the safety of Fleets Phosphosoda,®this product is no longer available for use in bowel preparation prior to a colonoscopy or other surgical procedures. There have been reported cases of renal (kidney) damage following the use of this medication. Our office has

Itching around the anal area, called pruritis ani, is a common condition. The itching may be intractable. This is usually most noticeable and bothersome at night or after bowel movements.

Get the PDF version of this article What is a pilonidal cyst? A pilonidal cyst is a lump under the skin, located in the crease between the buttocks.  It may cause an infection, or ‘abscess’, under the skin, near or above the tailbone, and may cause pain and swelling in the area.  Sometimes, like a

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Diverticulosis’ is a term that refers to abnormal ‘pockets’ in the colon. It is a common condition in North America. These ‘pockets’ form in the colon as patients age, and occur in more than 50% of Americans by age 65. Diverticular disease will affect almost all Americans by age 80. These ‘pockets’, or diverticulae, (singular-diverticula) cannot become malignant (cancerous) and will never cause problems in the majority of patients who have them.