Dr. Meah Talks: Painful Bowl Movement
You Could Qualify for a FREE Cancer Screening Find out how Here. What causes painful bowl movement? There’s nothing more aggravating to a person than having to use the restroom only to find that you’re in pain. The pain can be large, or small. Long and drawn out, or quick. Regardless, there’s […]
Rectal Pain
What is the Rectum and Anus? The term rectum is sometimes used interchangeably with the term anus. When people refer to rectal pain, they usually are including pain in the anus as well. But actually the rectum and anus are two different things. Rectum – the rectum is a an 8-inch long chamber that connects the […]
Rectal Bleeding
What is rectal bleeding? There are many possible reasons for blood in your stool. Some are harmless and temporary, while others may signal a more serious condition. Anytime you find blood in your stool, it’s always best to check it out with our doctor. Finding blood in your stool can be alarming. Often, the underlying […]
Anal Fissures
What is an anal fissure? An anal fissure is a tear in the lining of the lower rectum (anus) that causes pain during bowel movements. It is a common condition. Anal fissures do not lead to more serious conditions such as colon cancer. Most anal fissures heal with home treatment after a few days or weeks […]
Hemorrhoid Basics | When to Seek Treatment for Hemorrhoids
“2 IN 3 PEOPLE SUFFERING WITH HEMORRHOIDS NEVER SEEK TREATMENT.” Welcome friends! I am Dr. Meah, and today, I really want to discuss the big elephant in the room and probably one of the most common GI issues known by the public; Hemorrhoids. I will start with, no one should ever feel like you have […]