Other Rectal Diseases
Not every problem down there is hemorrhoids, and some need a different treatment. Dr. Cranford performs these procedures on an outpatient basis, without hospital surgery. Start with what you feel.
By symptom
- Bleeding, pain or protrusion with bowel movementsHemorrhoids
- A tender, hot swelling near the anusAnal abscess
- Bleeding or itching that never really clearsAnal cancer
- Sharp, burning pain during or after a bowel movementAnal fissure
- A spot near the anus that keeps drainingAnal fistula
- Small bumps that itch, irritate or bleedAnal / genital warts
- Itching or burning that won’t stopAnal itching / burning
- A vague ache or uneasy feeling insideAnal papilla
- Soft bumps you notice when wipingAnal skin tags
- Thin stools, hard to passAnal stenosis
- A sudden, painful purple lumpAnal thrombus
- Hard stools, straining, going days withoutConstipation
- Cramping, bloating, diarrhea or constipationIrritable bowel syndrome
- Pressure, or something coming outRectal prolapse
Guides
A to Z
Anal / genital wartsAnal and genital warts (condyloma) are caused by hpv.Read Anal abscessAn anal abscess is a pocket of pus near the anal opening.Read Anal cancerAnal cancer starts in the anus.Read Anal fissureAn anal fissure is a small tear in the lining of the anal canal.Read Anal fistulaAn anal fistula is a small tunnel that forms after an anal abscess, with an opening inside the anal canal and another on the skin nearby.Read Anal itching / burningPersistent itching and burning around the anus (pruritus ani) is one of the most tormenting rectal problems.Read Anal papillaAnal papillae are tiny bumps on the ring a little more than an inch inside the anus.Read Anal skin tagsAnal skin tags are small, soft flaps of skin around the anus, like skin tags anywhere else.Read Anal stenosisAnal stenosis means the anal opening has become too narrow.Read Anal thrombusAn anal thrombus is a small vein that breaks just outside the anus and clots.Read ConstipationConstipation means hard, dry stools that are difficult to pass.Read Irritable bowel syndromeIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder of the large intestine: cramping, belly pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea and constipation.Read Rectal prolapseIn rectal prolapse the swollen lining of the rectum forms a ring that folds down inside (partial) or comes out through the anus (complete).Read
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- 1910Founded by Charles Dean DC, MD
- 1954Continued by Drs. Beal and Oliver
- 1975Dr. Cranford joins the clinic