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Our Colon and Rectal Specialties

The team of specialists at Orlando Health Colon and Rectal Institute have expertise in the diagnosis and treatment, including medical and surgical procedures, for the full spectrum of conditions affecting the colon, rectum and anus.

Conditions

Anal Cancer

Anal cancer occurs in the perianal region and within the anal canal, the short tube at the end of the rectum where stool leaves the body. Our qualified team can assist with the appropriate treatment.

Anal Cancer

Anal cancer occurs in the perianal region and within the anal canal, the short tube at the end of the rectum where stool leaves the body. Our qualified team can assist with the appropriate treatment.

Anal Fissure

An anal fissure is a small tear or cut in the skin of the anus, causing pain and/or bleeding. Anal fissures affect people of any age and most get better with treatment such as increasing fiber intake or soaking in a warm bath. Consult our expert team for options.

Anal Fissure

An anal fissure is a small tear or cut in the skin of the anus, causing pain and/or bleeding. Anal fissures affect people of any age and most get better with treatment such as increasing fiber intake or soaking in a warm bath. Consult our expert team for options.

Anal Fistula

An anal fistula is a tunnel that develops between the lining of the anus and the outside skin around the anus. A fistula will not heal without treatment, but our experienced team can offer options.

Anal Fistula

An anal fistula is a tunnel that develops between the lining of the anus and the outside skin around the anus. A fistula will not heal without treatment, but our experienced team can offer options.

Anal Warts

Anal warts are warts in and around your anus, caused by human papilloma virus (HPV), which is spread through sexual or skin-to-skin contact. Anal warts may also spread to the skin of the genital area. To prevent the spread of anal warts, contact our expert team.

Anal Warts

Anal warts are warts in and around your anus, caused by human papilloma virus (HPV), which is spread through sexual or skin-to-skin contact. Anal warts may also spread to the skin of the genital area. To prevent the spread of anal warts, contact our expert team.

Colon Cancer

Colon cancer occurs in the colon – the first four to five feet of the large intestine. Colon cancer is highly curable if detected in early stages and our team is expert in the diagnosis and treatment.

Colon Cancer

Colon cancer occurs in the colon – the first four to five feet of the large intestine. Colon cancer is highly curable if detected in early stages and our team is expert in the diagnosis and treatment.

Colorectal Polyps

Polyps are abnormal growths arising from the inner lining of the colon or rectum and are commonly found during routine screening exams of the colon and rectum. The majority of polyps will not become cancers, but some are precursors to cancer development.

Colorectal Polyps

Polyps are abnormal growths arising from the inner lining of the colon or rectum and are commonly found during routine screening exams of the colon and rectum. The majority of polyps will not become cancers, but some are precursors to cancer development.

Constipation

Chronic constipation is infrequent bowel movements or difficult passing of stools that lasts for weeks or longer. Constipation is common and simple to prevent and treat most of the time.

Constipation

Chronic constipation is infrequent bowel movements or difficult passing of stools that lasts for weeks or longer. Constipation is common and simple to prevent and treat most of the time.

Fecal Incontinence

Fecal incontinence is the impaired ability to control passage of gas or stool. This is a common problem, but often not discussed. Treatment is available.

Fecal Incontinence

Fecal incontinence is the impaired ability to control passage of gas or stool. This is a common problem, but often not discussed. Treatment is available.

Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are abnormally swollen veins in the rectum and anus. When irritated, hemorrhoidal veins can cause surrounding membranes to swell, burn, itch, become painful and bleed.

Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are abnormally swollen veins in the rectum and anus. When irritated, hemorrhoidal veins can cause surrounding membranes to swell, burn, itch, become painful and bleed.

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Pelvic floor disfunction is the inability to relax and coordinate pelvic floor muscles to have a bowel movement, resulting in constipation, straining to defecate, urine or stool leakage, frequent need to urinate and, occasionally, pain. Our specialists offer treatment options.

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Pelvic floor disfunction is the inability to relax and coordinate pelvic floor muscles to have a bowel movement, resulting in constipation, straining to defecate, urine or stool leakage, frequent need to urinate and, occasionally, pain. Our specialists offer treatment options.

Pilonidal Disease

Pilonidal disease is a chronic infection of the skin near the buttock crease, often resulting from a reaction to hairs embedded in the skin. Treatment is available.

Pilonidal Disease

Pilonidal disease is a chronic infection of the skin near the buttock crease, often resulting from a reaction to hairs embedded in the skin. Treatment is available.

Pruritus Ani

Pruritus ani or anal itching is a skin condition that causes irritation near the anus, resulting in a strong urge to scratch the area. Treatment to prevent further irritation can be effective.

Pruritus Ani

Pruritus ani or anal itching is a skin condition that causes irritation near the anus, resulting in a strong urge to scratch the area. Treatment to prevent further irritation can be effective.

Rectal Cancer

Rectal cancer occurs in the rectum, the bottom six inches of your colon (large intestine). Rectal cancer is highly curable if detected in early stages and our team is expert in the diagnosis and treatment.

Rectal Cancer

Rectal cancer occurs in the rectum, the bottom six inches of your colon (large intestine). Rectal cancer is highly curable if detected in early stages and our team is expert in the diagnosis and treatment.

Rectal Prolapse

Rectal prolapse is a condition in which the rectum (the lower end of the colon) turns itself inside out, ultimately causing the rectum to protrude. Treatment is available.

Rectal Prolapse

Rectal prolapse is a condition in which the rectum (the lower end of the colon) turns itself inside out, ultimately causing the rectum to protrude. Treatment is available.

Rectocele

A rectocele is a type of vaginal prolapse that develops when the tissues between the rectum and vagina weaken, causing the rectum to bulge into the vagina. Symptoms may include pelvic, vaginal and rectal pressure.

Rectocele

A rectocele is a type of vaginal prolapse that develops when the tissues between the rectum and vagina weaken, causing the rectum to bulge into the vagina. Symptoms may include pelvic, vaginal and rectal pressure.

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