Conditions & Treatments
Anal & Peri-Anal Conditions
We specialize in a variety of disorders of the anus, including:
Abscesses
Anal Warts
Anal warts, also known as condyloma, are growths found on the skin around the anus or in the lower rectum. They first appear as tiny spots but can grow quite large and cover the entire anal area.
HPV | AIN | Abnormal Anal Pap
Pilonidal Disease
Fissures
The anus is lined with a thin, delicate tissue called mucosa. An anal fissure is when a tear occurs along the lining, usually toward the end of the anus. Anal fissures are very common in infants but can affect people of any age.
Stenosis
Fistulas
Small glands are located inside the anus. In some cases, these glands can become blocked and the cavity infected. This is known as an anal abscess, which has a fifty percent chance of becoming an anal fistula. The abscess drains through the skin next to the anus. The fistula then forms a tunnel under the skin and connects with the infected gland.
Hemorrhoids
Pruritus Ani
Pruritus ani is itching of the anus and skin around the anus. The intensity of the itchiness increases with moisture, pressure, or rubbing caused by motion or clothing. The discomfort can become intolerable, often accompanied by burning or soreness. About 5% of the US population is estimated to experience this type of discomfort.
Anal Lesions
A lesion is any abnormality in the tissue of an organism, usually caused by disease or trauma. Anal lesions are often abnormalities that can be seen on the surface of the skin of the anus. However, anal dysplasia is a pre-cancerous condition in which lesions have formed in or near the anal canal.
AIN/HOV | Warts/Condyloma
AIN
Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia is typically a rare condition for the general population, however certain high-risk groups have a tendency to develop it. Research suggests that AIN is prevalent in the HPV, HIV, and MSM afflicted groups, as well as certain post-organ transplant patients.