MRI Before Fistula Surgery: Why Is It Important?
An MRI is performed before fistula surgery to provide a highly detailed 3D roadmap of the pelvic region. It is the gold-standard imaging modality for mapping hidden tracts, identifying secondary branches, and locating undrained abscesses, all of which directly...
Perianal Abscess vs Fistula: What Comes First?
A perianal abscess almost always develops first. It’s an acute, painful, pus-filled infection in the tissue near the anus, caused by a blocked or infected anal gland. When the abscess bursts on its own or gets surgically drained, a small abnormal tunnel often...
Piles After Childbirth: Why & What Helps?
Piles after delivery are swollen blood vessels in the rectum and anus that develop due to the physical pressure of pregnancy and intense pushing during labour, frequently worsened by postpartum constipation. Postpartum hemorrhoids affect nearly 25 to 35 percent of...