For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Loose, watery stools, or diarrhea, often lasts several days and requires more frequent trips to the bathroom. Causes of diarrhea include viruses, bacteria, medications, surgery and digestive disorders.
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Anal itching and burning is a symptom associated with a variety of causes. A variety of self-care measures can often relieve the symptoms. However, medical attention is required if home treatments do not relieve symptoms because they may be a sign of a more serious condition.
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Food poisoning is caused by consuming food infected by bacteria or other toxins. Bacteria is generally the cause of the ailment due to improperly handling or storing food. According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 48 million people get food poisoning every year.
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An anal fissure is a small slit or tear in the mucosal lining of the rectum. Causes of adult anal fissures include constipation, passing large stools and swelling caused by inflammatory bowel disease. MayoClinic.com reports nearly 90 percent of anal fissures heal without any treatment.
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