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In an ingrown toenail, the skin around the nail is irritated or damaged by one or both corners of the nail growing into the skin. This can lead to inflammation and sometimes infection. Usually the problem occurs on the big toe.

A rupture of the upper abdomen (epigastric hernia) is a bulging of the peritoneum through an opening in the middle of the upper abdomen. This rupture often occurs spontaneously with no apparent cause. In an umbilical hernia, the peritoneum bulges through the umbilical opening. This is a common fracture that often causes few symptoms.

An anal fistula is a type of tunnel that forms between the last part of the intestine (anal canal) and the skin.

An anal fissure is a wound on the anus that does not heal. This causes pain at the anus, mainly when going to the toilet and for a while afterwards.

Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) of the digestive system. In it, the entire digestive system (from mouth to anus) may be inflamed to varying degrees. Usually, mainly the small and/or large intestine are affected. The inflammation can penetrate into the deeper layers, sometimes causing fistulas or abscesses.

A heart attack is a life-threatening condition in which part of the heart muscle does not receive enough oxygen due to a blockage in a coronary artery. This can cause damage to the heart muscle and requires rapid medical intervention.