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  In this article, we'll go over the basics of anorectal manometry. Find out what it entails, how it can be useful, and who should get tested for this condition. What is Anorectal Manometry? Anorectal manometry is a technique that measures the pressure in your rectum and anus while you have a bowel movement.  It's often used to help diagnose conditions such as fecal incontinence or anal pain. It can also be used to evaluate a treatment plan for people with these conditions. Painful bowel movements can be hard to deal with. If you're not sure how to handle constipation, then anorectal manometry can tell you how it feels to have a bowel movement. Anorectal manometry pushes a small catheter up your anus with gentle pressure.  A sensor is inserted next to your anus and connected to two tubes that go up into the rectum and out through the anus. The data displayed on the computer monitor or chart is transformed into numbers that tell us about pressure and other things...

  Living with an Ostomy or a J-pouch can be challenging on its own, and when you add the precautions for Covid-19, it can become even harder to manage.  The good news for anyone living with a J-Pouch is that your colectomy does notcompromise your immune system.  This means the chances of a Covid-19 infection are just as high after a colectomy as for an average person. There are certain measures an ostomy patient can partake in that can further reducethe risks of a Covid-19 infection and make life easier.  Wash Hands Religiously The habit of handwashing is a necessity right now, and it applies just as seriously to an Ostomy patient. Make sure to wash your hands for twenty minutes before and after changing your stoma.   This is important for your health and safety and that of your family as well. Dr. Ahmad Alsughayer is a renowned medical expert on colon surgeries and can offer you advice to take better care of your stomach during this health crisis....