Weakened rectal muscles can cause fecal incontinence, defined as the inability to control bowel movements. Although it can be embarrassing and unpleasant, fecal incontinence is far from uncommon; the American College of Gastroenterologists reports...
Rectal prolapse occurs when the tissue lining the rectum collapses into, or extends through, the anal opening. It most often happens following a bowel movement, resulting in a mass protruding from the anus. The rectal tissue lining may show, and...
Rectal prolapse is a medical term for the condition where the last few inches of the large intestine, called the rectum, protrude through the anus. Rectal protrusion may occur during straining or at rest. Protrusion of the rectal lining during...
In 2007, the Food and Drug Administration approved a 60mg strength version of the prescription version of the drug orlistat for over-the-counter use. Alli is used as part of a weight loss regime that includes exercise and a low fat diet. As is the...
Fecal incontinence, also known as bowel incontinence, is a condition that causes an inability to control bowel movements. This can lead to stool leaking out of the rectum unexpectedly. This condition can range from a small leakage of stool while...
Several different therapies are available for the treatment of prostate cancer. The choice of which therapy or combination of therapies will be used depends on the speed of the cancer growth, the spread of the cancer and the patient's health,...
A culture of excessive convenience and poor dietary habits has made obesity a problem in America. The media has increased your awareness of how obesity can negatively impact your health. In addition, many people strive to lose weight for cosmetic...
Fecal incontinence can be embarrassing and uncomfortable. But, there is hope. According to the National Institutes of Health, those who try to retrain their bowels usually find they are back into a normal routine within just a few weeks. There are...
While they may be uncomfortable to talk about, rectal exercises have a number of different benefits, depending on your health. You could be suffering from pain or discomfort due to constipation or hemorrhoids, or perhaps you are looking to retrain...
Metronidazole is an antibiotic medication used to treat bacterial infections of your stomach, vagina, skin, lungs and joints, says Drugs.com. Usually you will take 250 milligrams of metronidazole three times a day for seven days or as your doctor...
The pubococcygeal, or PC, muscle is involved in dozens of functions of the human body. A strong PC muscle may benefit men and women of all ages, particularly those suffering from sexual dysfunction or incontinence. Simple daily exercises can help...
The most common sites of metastasis for rectal cancer include the liver, lung and ovaries, says the National Cancer Institute. Rectal cancer that has metastasized to other organs, such as the liver, is classified as stage IV rectal cancer and is...
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), the outlook for patients with prostate cancer continues to improve due to advances in methods of detection and treatment. One treatment option in prostate cancer treatment is radiation therapy, the...
The National Cancer Institute states that in 2010 there will be 217,730 new cases of prostate cancer and 32,050 deaths as a result of prostate cancer. The prostate is a gland that lies just in front of the rectum and below the bladder in men....
The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2009, approximately 192,280 new diagnoses of prostate cancer will be made in the United States. Treatment can include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and hormone therapy. Radiation therapy uses x-rays...
The digestive system is an important part of your body that allows for food and nutrient absorption. Sometimes, certain organs in your digestive tract (stomach, intestines, esophagus or rectum) may be damaged. In some instances, your digestive...
Pelvic floor dysfunction affects millions of people worldwide. The disorder encompasses prolapse, incontinence, back spasms and unexplained rectal and abdominal pain. It affects both males and females, but most cases are seen in women who have had...
Stress incontinence causes those affected, primarily women, to lose urine involuntarily during exercise, including running. Holding and controlling urine depends on a combination of factors --- chiefly, a normally functioning urinary tract,...
The PC muscle, or pubococcygeus, is a muscle in the pelvic floor that connects the pubic bone to the tailbone. The muscle helps support the bowel and bladder and also the uterus in women. The exercises that can help strengthen the PC muscle are...
Hemorrhoids, the swollen veins that can develop in the rectum and anus, are a common occurrence. By age 50, half of adults have had to deal with hemorrhoids, according to the MayoClinic.com. Hemorrhoids may cause painless bleeding during bowel...
