CLINICO-PATHOLOGICAL PROFILE OF BENIGN ANO-RECTAL DISEASES: HAEMORRHOIDS, FISSURE IN ANO, FISTULAE AT HIND INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, SAFEDABAD, BARABANKI, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA

Abstract

Background: Benign anorectal diseases are frequently encountered conditions presenting to a surgical facility. However, there are limited studies on its epidemiology and clinical profile, especially from countries like India. In the present study, we made an attempt to study the clinical spectrum of different benign anorectal diseases among patients presenting to our facility. Aim and Objective: To study aetiopathogenesis and clinical presentation of Benign Ano-Rectal Diseases – i.e., Hemorrhoids, Fissures and Fistulae. Methods: It is an analytical study conducted between January 2021 to June 2022 at Hind Institute of Medical Sciences, Safedabad, Barabamki, Uttar Pradesh, India, where clinical records of all the patients presenting to surgical outpatient department or indoor patients wards with any ano-rectal condition were retrieved and a list of those presenting with benign ano-rectal conditions was made. Spectrum of benign ano-rectal conditions, their age and sex profile were noted. Results: Majority of patients with benign anorectal conditions were males. The age group of 30–40 years was most commonly affected by anorectal diseases.Pain and constipation were most common presenting complaint followed by bleeding and pus discharge. Among different benign ano-rectal conditions, fissure in anowas the most common.