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Rectal prolapse - Better Health Channel
Rectal prolapse occurs when the rectum turns itself inside out and comes out through the anus.
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Rectocele - Better Health Channel
A rectocele is when the rectum protrudes into the vagina.
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Digital Rectal Examination | myVMC
A digital rectal examination (DRE) is an important element of a clinical examination, performed by a doctor or nurse. It is a direct examination of the rectum and nearby organs, including the anal canal, prostate and bladder. While it can be uncomfortable, a DRE is critical to identifying illnesses such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatitis (infection of the prostate), haemorrhoids, anal fissures, prostate cancer and anal and rectal cancers.
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Haemorrhoids - MyDr.com.au
Haemorrhoids are enlarged, congested veins just under the surface tissue of your rectum or anus. About 50 per cent of adults have had them by the time they turn 50.
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Australians at risk due to poor bowel cancer knowledge | Know Pathology Know Healthcare
The latest research on bowel cancer awareness shows Australians are largely unaware of bowel cancer risks
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Haemorrhoids - Better Health Channel
A diet high in fibre can both treat and prevent haemorrhoids.
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Haemorrhoids during pregnancy
Haemorrhoids are an uncomfortable but common condition during pregnancy. Find out what causes haemorrhoids and how to treat them.
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Haemorrhoids self-care - MyDr.com.au
Haemorrhoids (piles) can be inside or outside the anal canal. They are common, particularly after 40 and during pregnancy. Find out what products are available for haemorrhoids.
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Bowel health | Jean Hailes
When trying to understand what is a healthy bowel it is helpful to understand how your bowel works, what is normal and what is not normal, particularly…
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Bladder and bowel problems during pregnancy
During pregnancy, many women experience some rather unpleasant conditions. Maintaining a healthy diet and doing regular exercise can help make life a little easier.
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Colonoscopy Procedures and Standards | Ausmed
A colonoscopy is a diagnostic procedure wherein the inside of the colon (large bowel) is examined for signs of bowel cancer or illness. It is performed using a flexible tube with a camera and light known as a colonoscope, which is inserted into the anus and guided through the colon.
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Occult blood faeces - Pathology Tests Explained
Why, when and how to get tested for faecal occult blood
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Chlamydia trachomatis - Pathology Tests Explained
Why and when to get tested for chlamydia
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An Overview of Nausea and Vomiting in Adults | Ausmed
Nausea and vomiting are not conditions themselves - rather, they are non-specific symptoms associated with a variety of conditions. Nausea describes a feeling of unease in the stomach, chest or throat. Vomiting (emesis) is the physical act of forcibly ejecting stomach contents through the mouth.
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Neisseria gonorrhoeae - Pathology Tests Explained
Why and when to get tested for gonorrhoea
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