Figures and tables can be seen in the attached print-friendly PDF file of the complete article in the ‘Files’ section of this page The rectal mucosa has a rich blood and lymph supply that aids ...

Medicine can get into your body in a few different ways. You can swallow a pill, drink a liquid, or get a shot. A suppository is another way to deliver a drug. It's a small, round or cone-shaped ...

A rectal suppository is a small, solid piece of medication that melts at body temperature. It contains a laxative that stimulates the bowels or softens the stool, treating constipation. Different ...

Hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels in and around the anus and rectum. They can become enlarged and irritated, causing pain and discomfort. Suppositories are a solid preparation of medicine meant to ...

Medications administered per rectum (PR) are ideal for local or systemic treatment, as the rectal mucosa has a blood and lymph supply that is capable of effective systemic absorption. The rectum is ...

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a handheld tool that would provide individuals with a more effective way to insert a suppository into the rectum," said an inventor, from ...