Ano-Rectal Conditions: An Overview

Abstract

Ano-rectal diseases are arrays of disease conditions occurring within the rectum and anal canal. Diseases of the rectum and anus are common and affect a large proportion of the population. It is thought that most patients with symptoms referable to the ano-rectum do not seek medical attention and many prefer to seek alternative therapy. Most ano-rectal diseases can be diagnosed by detailed history, physical examinations and when necessary ancillary investigations. Correct diagnosis is mandatory for proper management.
Ano-rectal conditions are of varying aetiology and can be classified as either Congenital or Acquired.

IFEMED Journal Vol. 14 (1) 2008: pp. 92-96