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● Anal Abscess - an infected cavity filled with pus found near the anus or rectum.● Anal Cancer - cancer that occurs in the anal canal.● Anal Fissure - a small tear in the moist tissue that lines the anus.● Anal Fistula - a small tunnel that develops between the end of the bowel and the skin near the anus; usually the result of an infection near the anus causing an abscess, which can leave a small channel behind.● Anal Warts - form of genital warts caused by HPV, a sexually transmitted disease; occurring around and inside the anus.● Colitis - chronic digestive disease characterized by inflammation of the inner lining of the colon● Colon Polyps or Adenomas - small clumps of cells that form on the lining of the colon; can develop into colon cancer.● Colorectal Cancer - cancer that affects the colon or the rectum.

● Constipation - occurs when bowel movements become less frequent and stools become difficult to pass.● Crohns Disease - type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation of the lining of the digestive tract.● Diarrhea - loose, watery stools or a frequent need to have a bowel movement.● Diverticular Disease - small bulges or sacs that form from the wall of the large intestine. Diverticulitis is an inflammation of these sacs.● Fecal Incontinence - loss of bowel control; causing you to pass stool unexpectedly.● Hemorrhoids - swollen veins in the lower part of the rectum and anus.● Inflammatory Bowel Disease - common disease that affects the large intestine. Symptoms can include cramping, abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, diarrhea or constipation and can cause sores or narrowing of the intestines.● Ischemic Colitis - inflammatory condition of the large intestine.

● Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - inability to correctly relax and coordinate your pelvic floor muscles to have a bowel movement.● Perianal Hidradenitis Suppurativa - chronic recurrent inflammatory disease of apocrine glands and the adjacent anal canal skin.● Pilonidal Disease - chronic skin infection in the crease of the buttocks near the tailbone. Pruritus Ani – itchy, irritating sensation around the anus.● Rectal Prolapse - when the rectum drops down or slides of out of the anus.● Rectocele - Herniation of the front wall of the rectum into the back wall of the vagina.● Rectovaginal Fistula - abnormal connection between the lower portion of your large intestine, your rectum, and your vagina. Bowel contents can leak through the fistula allowing gas or stool to pass through your vagina.● Ulcerative Colitis – inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the inner lining of the large intestine and rectum.