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Had a colonoscopy & laparoscopy for suspected endo the doctor removed 8 haemorrhoids is this normal? why couldn't the dr see them with just an exam?

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Depends on type: Hemorrhoids are typically classified as internal or external depending upon the location and blood source involved. External hemorrhoids can often be seen with a physical exam. However, internal hemorrhoids often can only be seen with some type of endoscopy. I suspect the hemorrhoids treated were likely the latter if they were not discovered on routine physical exam.

Answered 8/24/2014

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Hi Doctors. I've had situations where I don't have a bm for 3 to sometimes 4/5 days. I had a colonoscopy, and Thank God I had only internal hemorrhoids and diverticulosis. If difficulty producing a bm comes up again, what could this be? What do I do?

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Hi Doctors! I had a colonoscopy--Thank God only diverticulosis and internal hemorrhoids. I found out that this Dr did not do an endoscopy. acolorectal surgeon, not gastroenterologist. I had upper endoscopy 3 yrs ago. Do I need endoscopy again?

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Hi doctors! I had a colonoscopy which Thank God showed only diverticulosis and internal hemorrhoids. I seem to get constipation ""once in a while."" What would you suggest as a good laxative to ""keep around the house"" if the constipation resurfaces?

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