Hemorrhoids are painful, swollen veins in the lower portion of the rectum or anus. This condition is very common, especially during pregnancy and after childbirth. Hemorrhoids result from increased pr

Hemorrhoid surgery is the removal of swollen veins around the anus (hemorrhoids). Hemorrhoids can be inside or outside of the skin around the rectum. Hemorrhoids can be surgically removed using a spec

Bloody stools often indicate an injury or disorder in the digestive tract. Your doctor may use the term "melena" to describe black, tarry, and foul-smelling stools or "hematochezia" to describe red- o

Anoscopy is a method to view the anus, anal canal, and lower rectum. A digital rectal exam is done first. Then, a lubricated instrument (anoscope) is placed a few inches into the rectum. You will feel

A rectal biopsy is a procedure to remove a small piece of rectal tissue for examination. A rectal biopsy is usually part of anoscopy or sigmoidoscopy. A digital rectal exam is done first. Then, a lubr

Bloody stools are a sign of complication in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Melena refers to black, tarry and smelly stools while Hematochezia refers to maroon colored stools. Bloody stools can be v

Bulimia is an illness in which a person binges on food or has regular episodes of significant overeating and feels a loss of control. The affected person then uses various methods -- such as vomiting

Uterine prolapse is falling or sliding of the uterus from its normal position in the pelvic cavity into the vaginal canal. Pelvic relaxation - uterine prolapse; Pelvic floor hernia; Prolapsed uterus