You’ve probably heard of “colorectal cancer,” but colon cancer and rectal cancer aren’t the same. If you or someone you’re close to has it, you’ll want to know what they have in common and how they ...

Deaths from rectal cancer are rising among younger adults, according to a new study at SUNY Upstate Medical University in ...

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Rectal pressure can make a person feel like they have poop stuck in their anus. Pressure in the rectum can be uncomfortable or even painful. Possible causes range from constipation to an abscess. The ...

One of the primary differences between anal and rectal cancer is what causes them. Anal cancers are strongly associated with HPV and HIV infections, while rectal cancers are often linked to genetic ...

Internal hemorrhoids develop in the lower rectum and can cause painless rectal bleeding. The internal hemorrhoid may also fall through the anal opening while passing stool. Every person has ...