Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Recently had a colonoscopy, but a retcal retroflexion couldn't be done due to pain, could it have missed something? by not having retroflexion done?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Possibilities...: Rectal retroflexion aids in detection of anal fissure, hemorrhoidal bleeding, proctitis (inflamed rectum), anal abscess or fistula, trauma to the anal canal, skin changes around the anus (benign or malignant) or distal proctitis. Discuss with your doctor what his clinical concerns & suspicions were that prompted the colonoscopy, & whether he feels the procedure was enough to address them.
Answered 8/20/2014
3.8k views
Possibly: Discuss this with your gastroenterologist. See if he wants to do a limited CT colonoscopy to complete the exam.
Answered 8/22/2014
3.8k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Hello. Ive been having blood mixed in stool for last 2 years. Got 2 colonoscopies. 3mm adenoma found on last one. Could a polyp have been missed?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Hi I'm 38, I've had pain in my lower pelvic area RHS for nearly 2 years. Ultrasound/CT/colonoscopy all clear. I'm worried something was missed?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Ct colonoscopy was normal but I've still got pain. Diahoorea bile like .nausea.no appetiteblood tests normal i feel something missed n serious ?help
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Can a dr. Miss anything on a colonoscopy?
How often does a colonoscopy miss cancer?
Are the odds of a significant polyp being missed on 2 consecutive colonoscopies low enough? There was a 18 month gap between the colonoscopies.
At colonoscopy and after, BP 156/102. Is high sugar prep or that i missed 2 days of hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) 12.5 likelier cause? No sedation & not nervous.
Is it possible to have chronic pancreatitis without having had acute pancreatitis? Could acute pancreatitis be missed due to not being severe enough to land person in a hospital? Year of upper left abd & back pain. Mrcp, colonoscopy &endoscopy clear?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
