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Anorectal Disease Flashcards

1
Q

What can cause Hemorrhoids?

A

Straining while defecating

Pregnancy

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2
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Hemorrhoids is due to increased?

A

Venous pressure in the hemorrhoidal plexus

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3
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Symptoms of Hemorrhoids?

A

Bright Red Blood Per Rectum

Protrusion with discomfort

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Symptoms of Hemorrhoids?

A

Bright Red Blood Per Rectum

Protrusion with discomfort

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5
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What diagnostic will confirm Hemorrhoids?

A

DRE

- palpated with possible gross blood

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6
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Treatment for Hemorrhoids?

A

Laxatives, stool softeners

- severe bleeding - band ligation

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7
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What are 2 possible complications with Hemorrhoids?

A

Anemia

Thrombosed External Hemorrhoid

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What is a Thrombosed External Hemorrhoid?

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  • Possible complication of hemorrhoid

= PAINFUL, blue perianal nodule under skin

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Anal fissures

A

Rocket shaped/linear ulcers less than 5 mm in length

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10
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What causes Anal fissures?

A

Trauma to anal canal while defecating

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Symptoms of Anal fissures?

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Severe, tearing pain during defecation that is followed by throbbing and potential bleeding

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12
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Symptoms of Anal fissures?

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Severe, tearing pain during defecation that is followed by throbbing and potential bleeding

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13
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What diagnostic will confirm Anal fissures?

A

Inspection of anal verge

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14
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Treatment for Anal fissures?

A

Promote effortless and painless bowel movements

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15
Q

What usually causes Anal cancer?

A

HPV

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16
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What usually causes Anal cancer?

A

HPV

17
Q

Symptoms of Anal cancer?

A

Pain, mass, bleeding, change in bowel habits

18
Q

What diagnostic will confirm Anal cancer usually?

A

DRE - lump

19
Q

What can prevent Anal cancer?

A

HPV vaccination

20
Q

Where would Anal cancer metastasize first?

A

Lungs

21
Q

Symptoms of Perianal pruritus?

A

Itching and discomfort of perianal area

22
Q

What can cause Perianal Pruritus?

A

Poor anal hygiene
Infections (pinworm)
STDs

23
Q

What can cause Perianal Pruritus?

A

Poor anal hygiene
Infections (pinworms)
STDs

24
Q

Treatment for Perianal Pruritus?

A

Treat underlying condition

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