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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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My girlfriend just had a proctoscopy. Why?
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What is the definition or description of: proctoscopy?
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My girlfriend just had a proctoscopy. What could the possible reasons be?
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What is the difference between a colonoscopy and a proctoscopy?
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My girlfriend just had a proctoscopy which resulted in infection. How long till she heals?
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Can i still have a proctoscopy done if I have my period?
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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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Surgeon did the proctoscopy and says it's OK. I had a problem of On/Off mucus in stool from last 3.5 months after anal fissure. GI doctor says I should go for colonoscopy but surgeon says mucus is not a problem at all. What should I do now?
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I have flat stool all the time since last month.Also theres some black/gray spots in stool.I also have 3 bumps in anal canal.Doctor did proctoscopy and said hypertrophic anal papile.I also did Colonoscopy everything fine.now is it anal cancer?.I m 20?
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Doctor did proctoscopy.bumps in anus.difficulty passing stool.constipation even with soft stool.blood in poop..he said the bumps are hypertrophic anal papilae also anal fissure present.do they cause this symptoms?
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