The most common type of anal abscess is a perianal abscess, which typically appears as a painful swelling near the opening of your anus (the section at the end of your digestive tract where poop ...

Anal and perianal complications of Crohn's disease represent a major challenge for both the gastroenterologist and colorectal surgeon. Anoperineal disease is one manifestation of Crohn's disease ...

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“The use of wet wipes is a common cause of perianal dermatitis (a rash around your butthole),” said Dr. Alex Elias, a ...

Jennifer Jones, MD, Advanced Fellow in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota William Tremaine, MD, Professor of Medicine ...

People living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have new hope, with clinical trials beginning for a breakthrough treatment for one of the most ...