Conditions & Treatments
Our Colon and Rectal Surgery Team is dedicated to delivering effective screenings and treatments. Our highly trained team utilizes the latest and most advanced methods for colon cancer screenings, ensuring the best care for our patients.
Colon Cancer
Colon cancer is a preventable and treatable disease that often begins as polyps in the colon. Early detection through colonoscopy improves outcomes and survival.
Rectal Cancer
Rectal cancer is the third most common cancer and treatment depends on stage. Options include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
Diverticular
Diverticular disease involves pouches in the colon that are often harmless but can lead to diverticulitis, bleeding, strictures, or fistulas. Treatment ranges from fiber and antibiotics to surgery for complicated or recurrent disease.
Anal Fissure
Discover causes, symptoms, and treatments for anal fissures. Learn about non-surgical and surgical options. Consult Dr. Aisha Akhtar, MD, Colorectal Surgeon.
Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are enlarged veins of the anus and rectum that can cause bleeding, pain, itching, and prolapse. Treatment ranges from dietary changes and office-based banding to surgical hemorrhoidectomy for severe or recurrent cases.
Anal Abscess And Anal Fistula
Anal abscess is a painful infection near the anus that may lead to a fistula, an abnormal tunnel causing drainage. Treatment usually involves surgical drainage or fistula repair to prevent recurrence.
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Colorectal cancer screening detects precancerous polyps and early-stage cancer, improving prevention and survival. Most adults should begin screening at age 45 using stool tests or colonoscopy, with earlier or more frequent testing for high-risk individuals.
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal prolapse occurs when the rectum protrudes through the anus due to weakened support structures, often causing bleeding or incontinence. Surgical repair, such as rectopexy or perineal resection, is the most effective treatment and generally improves symptoms.
Constipation
Constipation is common and often caused by diet, lifestyle, or medical conditions. Treatment includes fiber, fluids, medications, and rarely surgery for specific disorders.
Fecal Incontinence
Fecal incontinence is the inability to control bowel movements, often caused by sphincter injury, nerve damage, or diarrhea. Treatment ranges from medications and pelvic floor therapy to sacral nerve stimulation or surgery in severe cases.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, is a chronic condition causing intestinal inflammation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and systemic symptoms. Management involves medications, lifestyle modification, and sometimes surgery to control flares and prevent complications.
Rectal Bleeding
Rectal bleeding is the passage of blood from the anus and may result from hemorrhoids, fissures, polyps, inflammatory disease, or colorectal cancer. Prompt evaluation with examination and colonoscopy helps identify the cause and guide appropriate treatment.
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Pelvic floor dysfunction occurs when pelvic muscles are weak or uncoordinated, leading to constipation, incontinence, or pelvic pressure. Diagnosis involves specialized testing, and most patients improve with pelvic floor therapy and biofeedback.
Rectal Endometriosis
Rectal endometriosis occurs when uterine lining tissue grows into the rectum or colon, causing pelvic pain, bowel symptoms, and bleeding during menstruation. Treatment options include hormonal therapy and minimally invasive colorectal surgery depending on severity.
Anal Skin Tags
Anal skin tags are common, benign skin folds around the anus. Learn about anal skin tag causes, symptoms, and treatment options including office removal.
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