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Anal Fissure After Delivery: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Anal Fissure After Delivery: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment After giving birth, different women tend to concentrate on different aspects. Mostly, it is the healing from the delivery that gets the attention of the mothers. However, I come across new mothers very often who tell me
Postpartum Hernia: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Postpartum Hernia: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Postpartum hernia is more common than many women realize. In clinical practice, many new mothers report persistent pain, discomfort, or a visible bulge in the abdomen after delivery, often assuming it is part of normal postnatal recovery. While these
Postpartum Constipation After C-Section: When to Consider a Colon or Rectal Check-Up
Postpartum Constipation After C-Section: When to Consider a Colon or Rectal Check-Up Postpartum constipation is very common, particularly after a cesarean section (C-section). Many new mothers experience painful bowel movements, abdominal bloating, or difficulty passing stool during the early weeks after delivery. In most cases,
Early Symptoms of Anal Fistula Often Mistaken for Hemorrhoids
Early Symptoms of Anal Fistula Often Mistaken for Hemorrhoids Anal fistula is a condition that is frequently misunderstood and commonly confused with hemorrhoids. In colorectal practice, it is not unusual to see patients who have experienced symptoms of Anal Fistula for months—sometimes longer—believing they were
Hemorrhoids in Middle-Aged Men: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatment Options
Hemorrhoids in Middle-Aged Men: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatment Options Hemorrhoids in middle-aged men are extremely common, yet they remain a topic many people avoid discussing. They are one of the most frequent causes of rectal bleeding and anal discomfort in adults. In clinical practice,
REPA (Endoscopic Preaponeurotic Repair) for Diastasis Recti: Complete Patient Guide
REPA (Endoscopic Preaponeurotic Repair) for Diastasis Recti: Complete Patient Guide I frequently come across patients who complain of a lump in their stomach that seems to be persistent, even though they have lost weight and they exercise their core muscles. Usually they have back pain
Pilonidal Sinus in Athletes: why it happens and how modern surgery treats it
Pilonidal Sinus in Athletes: why it happens and how modern surgery treats it Athletes always strive to maximize the limits of their bodies, whether that be speed, endurance, or precision. But one condition that tends to sneak up on athletes is Pilonidal Sinus. I have
Chronic Constipation & Rectal Prolapse: When Ignoring Symptoms Leads to Surgery
Chronic Constipation & Rectal Prolapse: When Ignoring Symptoms Leads to Surgery As a colorectal surgeon, I’ve seen many patients who thought constipation was a benign and infrequent nuisance. Unfortunately, Chronic Constipation can stealthily lead to damage to the rectum over time and, in severe cases,
Colorectal Cancer in Millennials and Gen Z: What You Need to Know
Colorectal Cancer in Millennials and Gen Z: What You Need to Know It has been a worrying trend for me as a colorectal surgeon to see in the last few years – the rise of colorectal cancer in Millennials and Gen Z patients at an
