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Anorectal disorders

F R Arko

    American Family Physician
    |October 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Common anorectal disorders present with symptoms like pain, bleeding, or discharge. Diagnosis relies on characteristic patient history and confirmation via proctosigmoidoscopy examination.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Colorectal Surgery

    Background:

    • Anorectal disorders are common and present with varied symptoms.
    • These symptoms can significantly impact patient quality of life.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline common anorectal disorders and their presenting symptoms.
    • To emphasize the diagnostic utility of patient history and proctosigmoidoscopy.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of common anorectal conditions.
    • Correlation of symptoms with specific diagnoses.
    • Highlighting the role of clinical examination and proctosigmoidoscopy.

    Main Results:

    • Common symptoms include pain, protrusion, pruritus, bleeding, or discharge.
    • Identified causes include cryptitis, anal fissure, hemorrhoids, abscess, fistula, neoplasm, condylomata, pilonidal cyst, and inflammatory bowel disease.
  • Characteristic history aids in suspecting specific disorders.

    • Conclusions:

    • Anorectal symptoms necessitate a thorough diagnostic approach.
    • Proctosigmoidoscopy is crucial for confirming suspected anorectal diseases.