PV signs Flashcards
1
Q
A
Anal fissure
2
Q
What predisposes you to anal fissures?
A
Trauma, childbirth, STI’s, IBD
3
Q
A
Haemorrhoid
4
Q
What predisposes you to haemorrhoids?
A
Chronic diarrhoea/constipation
Straining on toilet
Anal intercourse
Obesity
Sitting for long periods of time on toilet
Increasing age
Increased intra-abdominal pressure
Pregnancy
~Chronic cough
5
Q
A
Pilonidal sinus / abscess
6
Q
A
Anal / Genital warts
Usually HPV wart virus
Usually sexually transmitted
7
Q
A
Rectal prolapse
8
Q
Name three possible presenting symptoms of a rectal prolapse?
A
Sensation of mass or something “coming down”
Fecal leakage
Rectal bleeding
Mucous rectal discharge
Rectal pain
Pruritis ani
9
Q
A
Malaena - upper GI bleeding
