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Proctology

The medical specialty dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and diseases of the rectum, anus, and sigmoid colon.

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Jan 15, 2026
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Are there safe practices to prevent temporary bowel habit changes from anal sex?

Anal sex can cause temporary changes in bowel habits for some people, but evidence-based practices—proper lubrication, slow and relaxed entry, attention to diet and regular bowel habits, and careful h...

Jan 21, 2026

What specific symptoms after anal sex indicate internal bleeding or rectal injury?

can come from minor tears () or , but certain patterns and accompanying signs point to deeper rectal injury or internal bleeding and require urgent evaluation; key red flags are heavy or ongoing bleed...

Jan 18, 2026

Are there medical or anatomical differences in how women experience constipation or defecation compared to men?

Women are more frequently reported to suffer from constipation and to describe specific symptoms such as straining, incomplete evacuation and anal blockage, while objective anorectal testing often sho...

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