Question 1

one doc did short colonoscopy and said it looks like piles.another doc did proctoscopy n said anal fissure n hyprtropic anal papila.wht shud i believ.i also hv narrow flat stool.palpable bumps in anus .i also feel a bit discomfort in ass while siting?

Accepted Answer

Anus problems : I would believe the one who you thought did the best job. In general the deeper you look the more you can see and diagnose. Discuss with your teams. Wonder about STD?

Question 2

how far up the anus can a colonoscopy reach?

Accepted Answer

Terminal Ileum: During a colonoscopy the cecum (very beginning of the colon) should be reached, and the terminal ileum (very last bit of the small intestine) may be reached.

Question 3

will anal herpes spread during colonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

No: Active herpes lesions are contagious to others, but do not cause spread in the host patient.  Be sure to inform the staff at the colonoscopy center, so they will be cautious.

Question 4

i had a colonoscopy a week ago been irritated around anal area ever since, what can i use. ?

Accepted Answer

COLONOSCOPY RASH: This is not an uncommon reaction. Warm water compresses 3 or 4 times a day; no toilet paper for a week (just use warm compresses over the area; after the compresses use either zinc oxide ointment or butt-paste. No hot, spicy foods for a week. Be patient.

Question 5

i had my first routine colonoscopy at 54 years old, and i have had intense itching of the anus since the colonoscopy.  can you tell me the cause?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: It would help to know how long this has been going on, but I can give you some generalities.  The scope itself can cause irritation or very minor injury;  the lubricant may be something your skin is sensitive to; you may have some hemorrhoids that the scope caused to "act up."  Generally, doctors schedule a follow up to discuss the results.  I recommend you bring this up at that time.

Question 6

which tests are considered "routine" when trying to diagnose rectal and anal problems? i have had a colonoscopy , i had a few polyps and inter.hemmorh

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That completely: Depends on the type of "problems" to which you refer, and the expertise of your treating physician.  Would be best to ask that of the professional treating you.  Good luck.

Question 7

can a colonoscopy detect anal cancer?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you are concerned or have symptoms such as blood in your bowl movements of rectal pain consult your doctor

Question 8

i might have an anal fissure caused by colonoscopy i had two days ago. is this common?

Accepted Answer

Can happen: This is not common, but can happen. Make sure your keep a high fiber diet.  Warm tub baths will help.  Most of the time these resolve  quickly.

Question 9

is an anal tumor visible by a routine examination by a gastrenterologist? not a colonoscopy

Accepted Answer

Some: May be visible by inspection.  Others may need to be palpated or by more invasive exam.

Question 10

help everyone i am so worried i have cancer of the anus. is colonoscopy the only way to tell for sure?

Accepted Answer

Go to see MD: Go to see your doctor and have yourself checked. Your doc can examine and see if there is any abnormality on the anus/perianal area etc. If there is suspicious finding then your doc will refer you to have a biopsy to the lesion, and colonoscopy if indicated- pending to your doctor evaluation- and other work-up accordingly. Dont delay, see your md.

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One doc did short colonoscopy and said it looks like piles.another doc did proctoscopy n said anal fissure n hyprtropic anal papila.wht shud i believ.i also hv narrow flat stool.palpable bumps in anus .i also feel a bit discomfort in ass while siting?

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How far up the anus can a colonoscopy reach?

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Will anal herpes spread during colonoscopy?

A member asked:

I had a colonoscopy a week ago been irritated around anal area ever since, what can i use. ?

A member asked:

I had my first routine colonoscopy at 54 years old, and i have had intense itching of the anus since the colonoscopy. can you tell me the cause?

A member asked:

Which tests are considered "routine" when trying to diagnose rectal and anal problems? i have had a colonoscopy , i had a few polyps and inter.hemmorh

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Can a colonoscopy detect anal cancer?

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I might have an anal fissure caused by colonoscopy i had two days ago. is this common?

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Is an anal tumor visible by a routine examination by a gastrenterologist? not a colonoscopy

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Help everyone i am so worried i have cancer of the anus. is colonoscopy the only way to tell for sure?

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