The majority of acute fissures heal spontaneously. However, some of these acute fissures do not resolve but become chronic. Chronic anal fissures were traditionally treated by anal dilation or by ...

Many people dismiss straining during bowel movements as a minor inconvenience, but this habit can lead to serious health complications. Regular diffic ...

Acrux Ltd (ASX:ACR) has been approved to begin U.S. commercialisation activities for its Nitroglycerin Ointment 0.4% targeting pain related to chronic anal fissures, with this marking the fourth ...

A specific class of anti-inflammatory drugs can help children avoid a debilitating complication of Crohn's disease, a new ...

Chapped lips, also known as cheilitis, are common in winter due to thinner skin on the lips and lack of natural oils. Causes ...

With chronic or severe diarrhea, the burning pain can last from several minutes to hours after a bowel movement depending on how severely the tissues are injured. If an anal fissure occurs, the pain ...

Dec. 19, 2024 — Researchers have discovered a surprising link between a chronic gut infection caused by a common virus and the development of Alzheimer's disease in a subset of people.

Nearly a quarter of U.S. adults reported living with chronic pain in 2023, according to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Just over 24 percent (24.3 percent ...

The connection between infection and chronic disease is one I know personally. A few years ago, I was diagnosed with oral cancer. My doctors tracked the cause to a human papillomavirus (HPV) ...

Chronic migraine becomes “refractory” when preventive treatments don’t work to reduce the frequency of episodes. Treatment may include complementary therapies like neuromodulation. Migraine ...

While occasional burning after a bowel movement is generally not a cause for concern frequent discomfort should not be ignored Read ahead ...

How can a therapist help with chronic pain? A therapist treating patients for chronic pain will often work in tandem with their medical doctors to make sure individuals’ medical and emotional ...