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Anal fistulas and haemorrhoids may have similar discomfort or pain
An anal abscess is an infected cavity filled with pus near the anus or rectum. In many cases, after an abscess has been drained, a passage may remain between the anal gland and the skin, resulting in a fistula.Haemorrhoid & stool blood
Why You Should Never Ignore Blood in Your Stool
Bloody stool is a common symptom. Food passes through the digestive system in the following order: Mouth, oesophagus, stomach, the small intestine, the large intestine (colon) and rectum. Blood in stoor usually indicate a problem in a part of the digestivIntestinal tract disease
Haemorrhoid & stool blood
Cancer
Diverticular Disease
Diverticula are small, bulging pouches or sacs that can form in the lining of the large intestine. These sacs, however, are most common in the sigmoid colon.Intestinal tract disease
Haemorrhoid & stool blood
Sigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy is commonly using flexible endoscope. It is a 60cm long and thin tube with a camera at the tip for producing images inside the sigmoid colon.Intestinal tract disease
Haemorrhoid & stool blood
Tumor
Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is any type of bleeding that starts in GI tract. It is a leading indication for blood transfusion in Hong Kong.Intestinal tract disease
Haemorrhoid & stool blood