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1
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What are haemorrhoids?

A

Swollen vessels, usually veins, in/around the rectum and anus

2
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Painful bleeding usually occurs with haemorrhoids. True/False?

A

False

Classically painless bleeding

3
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Is there usually weight loss + change in bowel habit associated with haemorrhoids?

A

No

4
Q

List investigations for haemorrhoids

A

PR exam
Rigid sigmoidoscopy
Flexible sigmoidoscopy in pts older than 50
Proctoscopy

5
Q

List treatment for symptomatic haemorrhoids

A
Scleroant therapy
Ice packs, gel, cream
Band ligation
Haemorrhoidectomy
Artery ligation
6
Q

Why is haemorrhoidal artery ligation essentially pain-free?

A

Little/no sensory neurones in lower rectum

7
Q

What is rectal prolapse?

A

Protruding mucosal mass from anus, usually during defecation

8
Q

Rectal prolapse causes loss of anal tone. True/False?

A

True

9
Q

Most patients are unable to undergo surgery for rectal prolapse. True/False?

A

True

10
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What are anal fissures?

A

Tear in the anal margin during passage of (constipated) stool

11
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Anal fissures are most commonly associated with ulcerative colitis. True/False?

A

False

More likely to be with Crohn’s disease

12
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How do anal fissures classically present?

A

Acute onset of anal pain following passage of constipated stool
Feels like shitting a shard of glass

13
Q

List treatment for anal fissure

A
Stool softener, diet advice
Pharmacological sphincterotomy (relax sphincter using diltiazem)
14
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What is fistula in ano?

A

Abnormal epithelial connection between anal canal + peri-anal skin

15
Q

Which conditions have a rare association with anal fistulas?

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Tuberculosis
Crohn’s disease
Carcinoma

16
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How does fistula in ano classically present?

A

Abscess formation

17
Q

List treatment for fistula in ano

A

Cut it open
Seton stitch
Drainage
Fistulotomy