Osmosis video - Anal conditions: Clinical

Conditions that can be found during anal clinical practice include, but are not limited to: hemorrhoids, anal fissures, abscesses, fistulas, and tumors.

Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in and around the anus. They may cause pain, itching, and bleeding. Anal fissures are tears in the skin around the opening of the anus. They may cause pain and bleeding. Abscesses are collections of pus caused by infection. Fistulas are tunnels that form between two organs or between an organ and the skin. Tumors are solid masses of tissue that form due to abnormal cell growth. They may be cancerous or noncancerous.