Anus

Anus: The opening of the rectum to the outside of the body.
The word "anus" comes straight from the Latin. It referred to the same structure to the Romans.
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Anus, imperforate: A congenital malformation (a birth defect) in which the rectum is a blind alley (a cul-de-sac) and there is no anus.
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Imperforate anus repair
Definition:
Imperforate anus repair is surgery to correct birth defects involving malformation of the rectum and anus.
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anus - the opening at the end of the anal canal.
cervix - the lower part of the uterus that projects into the vagina. Made up of mostly fibrous tissue and muscle, the cervix is circular in shape.
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Hemorrhoids"1 (Piles)
Hemorrhoids"2 [Kellogg]
Rectal Fissures (Rectal Abscesses)
Rectal Itching (Pruritis Ani, Anus Itch) ...
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Anus
The canal at the end of the large intestine through which waste is excreted to the outside of the body.
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Anus: The opening of the rectum where solid waste leaves the body.
Bladder: The muscular bag in the lower abdomen where urine is stored.
Catheter: A tube inserted through the penis to the bladder in order to drain urine from the body.
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The anus is the end of the large intestine, below the rectum, through which stool (solid waste) leaves the body. The anus is formed partly from the outer, skin layers of the body and partly from the intestine.
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The anus is the muscular canal through which stool passes out of the body. In adults, the anus is about an inch and a half long, and it has a lining that contains blood vessels, sensitive nerve endings and six to eight small anal glands.
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The anus is either not present or it is in the wrong place.
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elephantiasis vulvae; elephantine; elephant leg; elephant man's disease; elephantoidal; elephantoid fever; eleutheromania; eleutheromaniac; eleuthero-petalous; elevated hemidiaphragm; elevation; elevator; elevator disease; elevator muscle of anus; ...
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As you age, skin in and around your anus is more prone to dryness. Dry skin can cause persistent, intense anal itching.
Too much moisture. Moisture around your anus from excessive sweating or from moist, sticky stools can be irritating.
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Hemorrhoids, which are enlarged, swollen veins in the anus. Hemorrhoids can occur inside the anus (internal hemorrhoids) or outside of the anus (external hemorrhoids).
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(hm´roidz) or piles, dilatations of the veins about the anus (external hemorrhoids) or those higher up inside it (internal hemorrhoids). They appear as small, rounded, purplish tumors, often complicated by inflammation, clotting, and bleeding.
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A swelling protruding from the anus. Piles may be felt as small soft lumps at the opening of the back passage, sometimes compared to a 'bunch of grapes'. They are usually soft and fleshy but may become hard if thrombosis occurs.
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Hemorrhoids are dilated veins in the lower rectum and anus. They affect 50 percent of people over age 50. Diets low in fiber are thought to be a major cause. Straining at defecation to evacuate hard stools also seems to promote their development.
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Anal fissures are tiny tears, usually less than 1/2 inch long, in the skin of the anus. The anus is the opening through which bowel movements pass.
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The long, tube-like organ that is connected to the small intestine at one end and the anus at the other. The large intestine has four parts: cecum, colon, rectum, and anal canal.
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On the penis, genital warts tend to be drier and more limited than on the female genitalia or around the anus of either sex. They grow best in the moist genital area.
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Blood in the stool can originate from anywhere along your digestive tract from your mouth to your anus.
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A small tear or cracklike sore in the mucous lining of the anus, the outlet through which fecal waste passes, is known as an anal fissure. Fissures are the most common cause of rectal bleeding in infants and older children.
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Transmission of infection: Many of the organisms that cause sexually-transmitted diseases live on the mucous membranes that line the urethra, , anus, and mouth. Some also live on the skin.
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Blood in the stool can originate from anywhere along your digestive tract, from mouth to anus. It may be present in such small amounts that you cannot actually see it, but is only detectable by a fecal occult blood test.
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A perirectal abscess is a collection of pus in the deep tissues surrounding the anus. By contrast, a perianal abscess is a shallower collection of pus under the skin surrounding the anus. Both types of abscesses need immediate attention.
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OK, as I'm sure you've figured out, colonoscopy involves the passage of an almost five-foot long instrument through the anus and on through the entire length of the colon to where it joins the small intestine.
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The condition can affect the skin above the genitals or near the anus, the upper thighs, groin, the genitalia themselves and the crease between the buttocks.
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Initially contained within the anus (first degree), they gradually enlarge until they prolapse or extend outward on defecation (second degree) and finally remain prolapsed all the time (third degree).
What factors contribute to haemorrhoids?
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A piece of cellophane tape is pressed against the skin around the anus, preferably in the morning before bathing or using the toilet, as these activities may inadvertently remove any eggs.
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The digestive or gastrointestinal tract (GIT) extends from the mouth to the anus and is responsible for receiving food, breaking it down into nutrients (digestion), absorbing these nutrients into the bloodstream and, finally, ...
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COLOSTOMY - The surgical construction of an artificial anus between the colon and the surface of the abdomen.
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PERIANAL: Around the anus.
PERINATAL TRANSMISSION: Transmission of a pathogen, such as HIV, from mother to baby before, during, or after the birth process.
PERINATAL: Events that occur at or around the time of birth.
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Most anorectal abscesses are caused by bacterial infection in the lining of the anus or rectum. Factors that increase a person's risk for an abscess include:
chronic constipation
diabetes ...
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The tube involved in digestion and extending from the stomach to the anus. Consists of the small intestine and the large intestine.
intoxication
Poisoning, or the state of being affected by a poisonous substance. Often used to describe drunkenness.
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This includes people with colostomy or ileostomy bags, piles, irritable bowl syndrome, and anal fissures (small cracks around the anus). Stimulant laxatives are helpful if the bowel is full and a bulk-forming laxative is inappropriate.
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Skin ulcerations or redness around the anus is common. Because of the rapid onset of this disease and its fatality rate, once loss of appetite is detected or one or more of the other symptoms are witnessed, ...
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