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Can you always see hemmorhoids on sigmoidoscopy? even small ones?
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They should be able: Sigmoidoscopy is a direct view of the final part of your Gi tract; which is where the hemorrhoids are located. They will actually be able to see beyond the place where hemorrhoids are commonly found. Good luck to you.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Yes: As long as the doctor is using a flexible sigmoidoscope, they can see both internal and external hemorrhoids clearly, even small ones. Talk with your doctor about what they found. Good luck.
Answered 6/1/2017
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