Introduction Fecal incontinence is a devastating problem. The incidence has been cited between 1% and 18% based on several studies. However, even at this rate, this symptom seems to be under-reported, with true incontinence (that excludes incontinence of flatus) thought…
Introduction “Doctor, I have hemorrhoids” is a common complaint. The majority of these complaints are not truly hemorrhoids but other benign conditions; some may hide a more threatening diagnosis, such as anal cancer. Evaluating each patient based on his or…
Introduction Constipation is the most common bowel complaint in the United States, with an estimated prevalence of 2% to 27%. The wide range is attributed to the variety of definitions of constipation used by patients and physicians. The Rome Criteria,…