COLORECTAL SURGERY BLOG

There Is No Reason to Fear the Proctologist If you develop symptoms related to your colon, rectum or anus, you may need to visit the proctologist. Also known as a coloproctologist or colon and rectal surgeon, the proctologist is a specialist who diagnoses and treats hemorrhoids, anal fissures, colon cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease and

Hemorrhoids are swollen veins that enlarge and develop in the lower portion of the rectum or anus. This is a common condition that results from increased pressure on the veins in the anorectal region. The swollen veins can cause pain, especially when you are sitting. Hemorrhoids may be caused by straining during bowel movements, but may

Ouch!  A Bowel Movement And Then Pain.  And Maybe Even Some Blood. Much has been written about anal fissures.  And just about everyone knows that the Proctologist, also known as a colon and rectal surgeon, is the person to see when you have a fissure.  We all know about the pain that comes with the

Get the PDF version of this article YUCH!!!! “Doc, I can’t sleep because I’m scratching my bottom all night! I swear, I either have pinworms or I’m crazy!”Such is a common complaint in the colorectal surgeon’s office, from a patient sitting uncomfortably and sideways.While there are many causes of anal itching (pruritus ani), patients and

Get the PDF version of this article Anal cancer is a rare disease, with about 3,400 new cases every year. This accounts for up to two percent of all gastrointestinal cancers annually. When diagnosed early with a routine screening like colonoscopy or digital rectal exam and anoscopy, anal cancer can be highly treatable. What is

Irritable Bowel Syndrome.  IBS.  Don’t Let It Stop You. Irritable syndrome, abbreviated IBS, is a disorder of unknown etiology, or cause.  Normalcy is punctuated by bouts of constipation, diarrhea or both.  IBS is one of the most common disorders seen by a proctologist, also known as a colon and rectal surgeon. The symptoms of  IBS

A colonoscopy is a medical procedure to examine the inside of the colon and the rectum, using a special piece of equipment, called a colonoscope. It is a routine procedure to evaluate for colon polyps, inflammation, growths and any other abnormalities that may be present in the colon. It is recommended that you should have

Colonoscopy For Polyps.  The Prep.  Good News. The incidence and death rate from colon cancer and rectal cancer has been steadily declining.  This is terrific news.  The reason?  The polyp to cancer sequence.  Polyps are benign overgrowths of tissue lining the colon or rectum.  It is these polyps that can transform and grow into colon

Who Needs The Traditional Hemorrhoidectomy? Prior to the advent of newer operative procedures for the treatment of hemorrhoids, the only tool in the armamentarium of the proctologist, also known as a colon and rectal surgeon, was a surgical hemorrhoidectomy.  The surgeon simply cut out the hemorrhoids.  With the advent of PPH (procedure For Prolapse And

Ulcerative Colitis Has A Unique Set Of Complications Ulcerative colitis (U.C.) is a disease with many faces.  And with those faces come complications.  And with the complications comes illness.  Your colon and rectal surgeon, also known as a proctologist, is well versed in recognizing the problems associated with U.C. and, hopefully stopping them before they