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What is the definition or description of: proctoscopy?

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Dr. Tal Raphaeli answered

Specializes in Surgery - Colorectal

Proctoscopy: Proctoscopy is a test that is done to look at the rectum and most distant part of the colon. A rigid scope about the size of a thumb is inserted in the anus and using air to inflate the rectum, the doctor can look at all the surfaces of the rectum.

Answered 1/22/2013

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Do i need to use an enema to before i go to the doctor for an anoscopy or proctoscopy? Won't that help the doctor see better?

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When I urinate, I feel pressure in my anal (I urinate while standing). I have anal fissure which is not healed and I'm on medications. Is this due to anal fissure? I had proctoscopy a month ago and It was OK?

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I took good care of medications and my diet, soft bowels, avoided bike, cycle. But still the fissure doesn't heal itself. Proctoscopy, CRP, Fecal calprotectin are OK. Dr. says healing fissure from last 4 months. Sometimes OK and sometimes pain?

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Please someone guide me. I have unhealed anal fissure from 4 months. Sometimes it heels and I feel OK and sometimes I feel burning, cramping, and pain. Proctoscopy and fecal calprotectin tests were OK. What is permanent solution for this?

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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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