Gay anal sex has been practiced through the ages. There are common myths about the consequences of gay anal receptive sex that are more born out of ignorance than anything else. I spoke to a colon and rectal surgeon yesterday who stated that gay anal sex can be practiced in a healthy manner. There are, [...]

Anorectal abscesses can be confused with hemorrhoids. These are often the result of an anal fistula and may be caused by trauma to the area, foreign body intrusion, malignancy, radiation, an immuno-compromised state, infectious dermatitis, Tuberculosis, Actinomycosisi, Crohn’s Disease or anal fissure. Abscecces can also occur after anal surgeries such as Hemorrhoidectomy and Sphincteroctomy.  Abscess [...]

Anal Fistula’s are another condition that may be confused with hemorrhoids. Anal fistulas are difficult to treat and the Book of Colon and Rectal Surgeons lists them as often being responsible for impugning surgeons’ reputations. Complications from Fistulectomies are common and include anal incontinence, recurrent abscess and fistula. The way to know if surgery has [...]

You may be wondering what anal incontinence and hemorrhoid relief might have in common. Traumas in the rectal system are often caused by surgery in the anal area such as Hemorrhoidectomy, Fistulectomy, Fistulotomy, Sphincteroctomy, sphincter stretch etc. Colorectal diseases such as hemorrhoids, rectal prolapse and inflammatory bowel disease are often linked to incontinence, even without [...]

The anus of men active in anal sex can be infected with various diseases. One of the most common of these is Gonorrhea, often presenting a yellowish discharge. Other diseases include Chlamydia (the most common in the U.S.), anal Syphilis (can be latent, which means you may be a carrier and not know it), Herpes [...]

A combination of factors may cause diarrhea in HIV positive patients, including degeneration or alteration of the villi, (a finger-like feature of the human body that helps with food absorption) and increased permeability resulting from cytokine (proteins) activation, which can cause diarrhea. Infection is also a possible cause of diarrhea. Stool tests help identify the [...]

An anal abscess is a cavity that is filled with pus in the anal skin.  Symptoms of and anal abscess and fistula are pain, swelling, fatigue, fevers and chills.  Anal abscess can be treated at the doctor’s office and the only treatment stated in the Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons’ web site is drainage. [...]

There are many types of anal cancer but for the purposes of this blog, I will use the phrase to include all types. There are certain risk groups that are more likely to contract anal cancer for a variety of reasons. For example, people with inflammatory anal conditions like chronic anal fistula or anal condylomanta. [...]