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Rectocele (RC) is a condition in which the anterior rectal wall and posterior vaginal wall bulge into the vagina during defecation, causing outlet obstructive defecation. It is one type of outlet obstruction syndrome and falls within the scope of “constipation” and “difficulty passing stools” in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). TCM Pattern Differentiation and Medication Reference…

Slow transit constipation (STC) is constipation associated with reduced intestinal motility and prolonged transit time, with symptoms lasting for more than one year, after other contributing causes and structural colorectal disease have been ruled out. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), this condition falls within the category of “constipation.” TCM Pattern Identification and Medication Reference References

When perianal lesions are the predominant manifestation of Crohn’s disease, the condition is referred to as perianal Crohn’s disease (CD). It commonly presents with anal fistulas, perianal abscesses, superficial fissures, ulcers, perianal skin tags, and anorectal strictures. Its clinical presentation is complex, and it is frequently misdiagnosed. The disease is primarily associated with Crohn’s disease….

A rectovaginal fistula is an abnormal connection between the rectum and vagina through which intestinal secretions or stool may pass from the vagina. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), this condition falls under the category of “穿阴瘘” (chuān yīn lòu, a fistula involving the vagina). TCM Pattern Identification and Medication Reference References

Internal rectal prolapse (IRP), also known as internal rectal prolapse or internal procidentia, accounts for a proportion of cases clinically classified as grade I rectal prolapse, alongside rectal mucosal prolapse. Mucosal prolapse most commonly occurs in the middle and upper parts of the anterior rectal wall. It is a type of defecatory disorder and is…

Sacrococcygeal teratoma refers to a teratoma located in the sacrococcygeal region. In traditional Chinese medicine, it falls within the categories of “hekouju” (crane-mouth carbuncle), “weilufa” (eruption at the coccygeal region), and “weilu suidao” (sinus tract at the coccygeal region). TCM Pattern Differentiation and Medication Reference References

An anal fistula is a chronic, pathological tract between the perianal skin and the rectum or anal canal. It usually forms after a perianal or anorectal abscess ruptures or is incised and drained. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this condition falls under the category of “gang lou” (anal fistula). TCM Pattern Differentiation and Medication Reference…

Sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus is a cyst or sinus tract located in the skin of the sacrococcygeal region. It is relatively uncommon in clinical practice and occurs more often in men than in women, usually after puberty, between the ages of 20 and 30. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), this condition falls within the categories of…

Colon cancer (carcinoma of colon) is one of the most common malignant tumors of the digestive tract. The most frequent sites, in order, are the sigmoid colon, cecum, ascending colon, descending colon, and transverse colon. Most are adenocarcinomas, and they are more common in men. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), it falls within the categories…