Common anal problems.
Anal problems are pervasive, embarrassing and vexing to patients. Primary care providers should be well versed in addressing these concerns, which uncommonly require referral for specialty care. Additionally, anal symptoms and findings may herald previously undiagnosed underlying illness.
Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington, 325 Ninth Avenue, Box 359780, Seattle, WA 98104, USA. Electronic address: jaredwk@uw.edu.
Jared Wilson
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Klein
D001003:Anal Canal / Q000473:pathology*; D001004:Anus Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D011320:Primary Health Care
Anal fissure; Anal fistula; Fecal incontinence; Hemorrhoids; Perirectal abscess