Hemorrhoids differential diagnosis
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Younes M.B.B.CH [2]
Overview
Symptoms associated with rectal cancer, anal fissure, anal abscess, anal fistula, and other diseases may be similar to those produced by hemorrhoids and may be reduced by the topical analgesic methods described above. For this reason, it is a good idea to consult with a physician when these symptoms are encountered, particularly for the first time, and periodically should the problem continue.
Differentiating Hemorrhoids from other Diseases
Hemorrhoids should be differentiated from other diseases causing anal discomfort and pain with defaecation.
- Anal fissure or fistula
- Perirectal abscess
- Rectal or anal cancer
- Rectal prolapse
- Rectal varices
- Rectal polyp
- Condylomata acuminata
- Rectal cavernous hemangioma
| Disease | Prominent clinical features | Sample image |
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| Anal fissure or fistula | ||
| Rectal prolapse | ||
| Perirectal abscess | ||
| Rectal or anal cancer | ||
| Condylomata acuminata |