Tag: Intestines

Intestinal Volvulus: What It Is, Causes, and Why It Is Dangerous

Intestinal volvulus is a twisting of a segment of the intestine and one of the types of mechanical obstruction. We discuss the causes, symptoms, and signs that prompt calls to 103.

Anal Fissure: Symptoms, What It Looks Like, and Why It Is Dangerous

Sharp pain during defecation, burning after a bowel movement, and bright red blood on the paper: how an anal fissure manifests, how it differs from hemorrhoids, and when to see a doctor.