The relationship between food intolerances and lesions of the ano-rectal canal is becoming more and more important, with suspicion, in many cases, of a genetic autoimmune origin. In fact, hundreds of patients have been suffering for years from common symptoms and ailments, often familial, such as: Gas Abdominal distention Heartburn Intestinal rumbling Gastroesophageal reflux Headaches … Read more
Anal fissure is a very common pathology of consultation to doctors specializing in Coloproctology. It stands out for causing episodes of bleeding and pain in the anus. At Top Doctors we have Dr. Javier de Oca Burguete, coloproctologist expert in anal fistula surgery, who explains how anal fissures appear. Anal fissure: characteristics treatment Anal fissure … Read more
An anal fistula is the abnormal communication of the inside of the anus with the skin around the anus, or even with more separate tissues such as the scrotal pouch or the vagina. What is anal fistula and what are its symptoms? It is an annoying and potentially disabling disease, which causes the patient pain … Read more
Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease. It can affect any part of the digestive tract, leading to ulcers. Depending on the symptoms presented by the patient and the evolution of the disease, medical treatment, surgery, or both, will be indicated. Crohn’s disease: what is it and what are its causes? It is a chronic … Read more
Dr. Julio José Del Castillo Diego has a degree and a PhD in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Cantabria and is a recognized specialist in General and Digestive System Surgery and Coloproctology. He is currently Head of Section of General and Digestive Surgery at the Marqués de Valdecilla Hospital in Santander, where he … Read more
Hemorrhoidal pathology is one of the most frequent causes of consultation in Coloproctology clinics. Hemorrhoids are physiological plexuses of the anal canal made up of arteriovenous complexes. Their main function is the sealing of the anal canal in the control of defecation. Most symptoms are caused by internal hemorrhoids. The most frequent symptom is bleeding. … Read more
Anal itching occurs when the skin around the anus becomes irritated. It is a frequent and very uncomfortable process that burdens the patient, but is difficult to tell and consult. On many occasions, the patient tries to solve it with various creams, some of which are poorly indicated and not very convenient. Moreover, as he … Read more
Hemorrhoids are a common condition that affects a large part of the population at some point in their lives. Hemorrhoids are cushion-like structures found in the anal canal, in a normal state. There are usually three of them and they coincide with the corresponding hemorrhoidal vein. It is postulated that they have some function in … Read more
Summer is a proctologic risk factor mainly for two reasons: Heat. Since we sweat more, we lose more fluids that we do not always replace adequately. For this reason, stools tend to become compacted. With the displacements and trips we change our schedule habits and our diet. We eat less fiber, we eat more abundant, … Read more
Anal fistulas can be more or less complex. In all cases, surgery is required for treatment. Fistula is one of the pathologies in which the surgeon’s experience is more related to the results. Therefore, expert coloproctologists are required to treat them. Why does a fistula occur? When a fistula occurs, the skin near the anus … Read more