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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.

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A 46-year-old member asked:

My girlfriend just had a proctoscopy. Why?

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What is the definition or description of: proctoscopy?

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A 42-year-old member asked:

My girlfriend just had a proctoscopy. What could the possible reasons be?

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A 44-year-old member asked:

What is the difference between a colonoscopy and a proctoscopy?

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A 45-year-old member asked:

My girlfriend just had a proctoscopy which resulted in infection. How long till she heals?

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A 45-year-old female asked:

Can i still have a proctoscopy done if I have my period?

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A 45-year-old female asked:

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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A 21-year-old male asked:

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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A 21-year-old male asked:

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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A 21-year-old male asked:

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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