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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.
Answered 1/1/2014
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Colonoscopy is it!: For common rectal or anal problems such as rectal bleeding or pain, a full colonoscopy is commonly "routine" at age 53. Depending upon the symptoms, a simple anoscopy or rigid or flexible sigmoidoscopy might be recommended. Importantly' rectal bleeding should never be attributed to hemorrhoids without an endoscopic exam to document hemorrhoids or, more importantly, rule out a malignancy.
Answered 1/1/2014
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