Rectal stenosis

Rectal stenosis is a pathological narrowing of the intestinal lumen, medically referred to as a stricture. This condition is most commonly observed in individuals who experience high physical exertion or have a genetic predisposition. Additionally, scarring of the anal canal can lead to severe complications and significant discomfort.

To prevent such consequences, New Life Clinic offers comprehensive treatment for rectal stenosis. Our approach focuses on eliminating the underlying causes, reducing symptoms, minimizing complications, and restoring patient comfort.

A stricture can affect the rectum either partially, in localized areas, or along its entire length.

The disease involves the replacement of epithelial and mucosal tissue with scar tissue. As this scar tissue expands, the intestinal lumen narrows, causing difficulties with defecation, a feeling of fullness in the abdomen, and other symptoms.

Anal stenosis most commonly develops due to infections or inflammatory processes that can affect both the rectum itself and the surrounding tissues.

This condition disrupts normal physiological functions, often leading to:

• chronic constipation
• development of fecal impaction (coprostasis)
• progression of diverticular disease

One of the most serious complications is complete bowel obstruction due to total blockage of the anal canal. This can lead to secondary conditions, including inflammation, fever, severe abdominal pain, and infection.

This disease has been thoroughly studied, allowing for timely diagnosis and effective treatment. The primary causes of rectal stenosis include:

• consequences of tumors in the rectum, anal canal, and neighboring organs
• chronic paraproctitis
• complications following perineal trauma
• Hirschsprung’s disease
• Crohn’s disease
• side effects of potent topical medications

Additionally, rectal stenosis can be triggered by intestinal tuberculosis, congenital abnormalities of the digestive system, and dysfunction or insensitivity of nerve receptors in the intestinal wall. Frequent muscle spasms in the anorectal area may also contribute to the disease.

Regardless of the cause, New Life Clinic offers both conservative and surgical treatment options, ensuring high effectiveness. Our specialists include top-tier doctors, candidates of medical sciences, and experienced surgeons.

Diagnosis relies heavily on a detailed medical history and clinical examination by a proctologist. Key symptoms include:

• abdominal bloating
• chronic constipation
• difficulties with defecation
• feeling of incomplete bowel emptying
• straining during defecation due to sphincter narrowing
• bloody discharge
• fecal incontinence

Examinations at New Life Clinic are conducted in a comfortable setting using advanced diagnostic equipment and a personalized approach for each patient.

Signs of anal sphincter narrowing can be noticeable even without medical examination. Persistent constipation and difficulty with defecation may raise suspicions of stenosis, but these symptoms are also common in other conditions.

The clinical presentation may resemble enteritis, polyps, or perianal condylomas, making a thorough medical evaluation essential. At New Life Clinic, we offer the following diagnostic methods:

1. ultrasound imaging
2. computed tomography (CT scan)
3. radiography

In complex cases, additional procedures such as tissue biopsy, colonoscopy, or anoscopy may be required for a more precise diagnosis.

The choice of treatment depends on the severity and form of the stenosis:

1. compensated
2. subcompensated
3. decompensated

Treatment may include bougienage procedures—either manual or instrumental dilation of the narrowed passage. Conservative methods are also used to relieve spasms, reduce inflammation, and restore normal bowel function.

Since rectal stenosis involves scar tissue formation, multiple lesions with varying degrees of severity may develop. In such cases, surgical intervention is often the most effective solution.

At New Life Clinic, we ensure maximum patient comfort during treatment:

• no complications or side effects
• inpatient or outpatient treatment options
• modern sedation and anesthesia techniques

Our treatment provides rapid and long-lasting results with minimal risk of recurrence. You can also arrange personalized treatment conditions, including scheduling examinations, discussing surgery details, and determining the final cost based on the severity of your condition.