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A Brief History of Anorectal Manometry and Its Relationship with Hirschsprung’s Disease

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  Anorectal manometry is a medical test done on patients who feel any kind of pain in their rectum or anal canal. The anal canal includes two types of sphincters called the internal sphincter and the external sphincter. Both these sphincters help control the passing of feces.  What Does Our Digestive System Contain? Our digestive system includes the following: Large Intestine ·          Transverse colon. ·          Sigmoid colon. ·          Descending colon. ·          Ascending colon. Rectum The rectum is at the end of the digestive tract. It’s a temporary storage place for the waste material of the digestive system. The rectum is responsible for holding the stool until it can no longer contain it. Anus The stool or feces are then passed out of the anus. Why Do You Need Anorectal Manometry? ...
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Ahmad Alsughayer’s Important Advice on Bowel Surgeries

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  The goal of bowel surgery is to remove the diseased or damaged part of the intestines. There are many types of bowel surgeries, and they all have different causes and presentations.  For example, if there is a tumor in your intestine, you may need an ileostomy procedure. This blog post will provide you with key advice on what to do before and after your surgery so that you can recover quickly and resume life as normal. Importance of Bowel Surgery Bowel surgery is important because it can prevent future problems and complications with your intestines. If you do not get the disease or damaged part of the intestines removed or treated, problems can spread and get worse.  As mentioned earlier, there are many types of bowel surgery, and they all have different causes and presentations. Some common surgeries include the ileostomy procedure. You may need this procedure if there is a tumor in your intestine that's causing a blockage.  A terminal ileum pouch is create...
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