There was no difference among the groups in mean age at presentation. Patients with fewer than five rectal adenomas were predominately females. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In this presentation the specific indications for proctoscopy are discussed first. [worldcat.org]

• Pain

  (These procedures are painless, since the colon lining contains no pain fibers; however, if a biopsy of the anal canal is needed, a local anesthetic is given since this area is sensitive to pain.) [healthcommunities.com]

  You may have mild gas pains and may need to pass some gas after the procedure. Walking may help relieve the gas pains. If a biopsy was done or a polyp removed, you may have traces of blood in your stool for a few days. [healthlinkbc.ca]

  It can help find the cause of pain or bleeding. It can also be used to check for hemorrhoids or other rectal problems. Preparing for your procedure Follow any directions from your healthcare provider. [saintlukeskc.org]

• Fatigue

  Four stools a day does not sound like pouchitis to me, especially if you are not experiencing other symptoms (cramps often in waves, urgency, increased frequency, anal burning, night time leakage, sweats, fatigue). [j-pouch.org]

• Severe Pain

  If at any stage you feel severe pain or discomfort, you must inform your doctor. The patient will be asked to remove their clothing below the waist. [health24.com]

• Weight Loss

  Generally any patient who is complains of altered bowel habits, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain or unexplained weight loss can be advised a sigmoidoscopy. An enema or a laxative is given a few hours before the procedure to empty the bowels. [wockhardthospitals.com]

  To detect inflamed tissue, abnormal growths and ulcers To look for early signs of cancer To help determine what may be causing otherwise unexplained changes in weight (loss) or bowel movements, abdominal pain or anal bleeding. [healthcommunities.com]

• Surgical Procedure

  Step 7: Other Minor Diagnostic Surgical Procedures Besides a laparoscopy, the following are a few other diagnostic tests that are considered minor surgical procedures: – Hysteroscopy involves placing a small camera through the vagina and cervix and into [nezhat.org]

  It is very sensitive and accurate method for the preop erati ve stagin g of cancer. 3 Trans-anal resection through the proctoscope is a minimally invasive surgical procedure. It is used as a palliative procedure for treatment of rectal obstruction. [scribd.com]

• Rectal Bleeding

  […] was 24%, with all patients (24/24; 100%) experiencing rectal bleeding. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  The examination is usually done prior to rectal surgery or as part of the physical examination of a patient with rectal bleeding, stricture or other signs of a rectal disorder. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

  Proctoscopy side effects: Complications are rare you may experience rectal bleeding as a result of the insertion of the proctoscope or infection. [wockhardthospitals.com]

  Bleeding may occur from biopsies or polyps, but is minimal and stops quickly. If rectal bleeding persists, the patient must report this immediately. Adverse reactions to the sedative may occur, but is rare. [health24.com]

• Blood in Stool

  People suspect that they have hemorrhoids when they see blood in their stool. But sometimes bleeding during bowel movement is not the confirmatory sign of hemorrhoids. [medlicker.com]

• Prolapse

  This was attributed to a mild rectal prolapse on straining. There was no correlation between the severity of the diarrhoea and the presence of colitis. Proctoscopy is safe and valuable in the early diagnosis of necrotising enterocolitis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  During second and third degree hemorrhoid, internal hemorrhoids may be seen only when patient strains and that too transiently and the prolapse disappears after straining is over. [tandurust.com]

  The rectal veins have the tendency to stretch when pressure is put on them but continuous pressure on rectal walls causes prolapsed, swollen and inflamed veins. [medlicker.com]

  […] from outside the anus second degree – larger swellings that may come out of your anus when you go to the toilet, before disappearing inside again third degree – one or more small soft lumps that hang down from the anus and can be pushed back inside (prolapsing [nhs.uk]

Cystoscopy is also part of the diagnostic workup to suspected cases of endometriosis of the bladder and interstitial cystitis. – Colonoscopy is not so effective for detecting bowel endometriosis, but can be helpful for detecting abnormal growths, inflamed [nezhat.org]

• Polyps

  The patients with 20 or more rectal polyps were different. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Polyps may be entirely removed using an electrocautery device. [healthcommunities.com]

  It may also be done to monitor the growth of polyps or to check for rectal or anal cancers. Polyps are growths of tissue that can range in size from the tip of a pen to several centimetres. [health24.com]

Gastrointestinal and genitourinary toxicity were recorded during treatment and at 3, 6 and 12 months following irradiation by using the RTOG/EORTC criteria. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] of a polyp Sclerotherapy, for the treatment of haemorrhoids Rubber-band ligature, for the treatment of haemorrhoids Depending on the results of proctoscopy, additional procedures may be recommended to rule out other medical conditions and make a diagnosis [docdoc.com]

One of these methods is a polyethylene glycol (PEG) hydrogel that is injected between the rectum and the prostate before treatment planning and remains stable over the treatment period. [ro-journal.biomedcentral.com]

Owing to refinements in procedure in this phase of endoscopy, diagnosis is more accurate and treatment more intelligent today than at any time in medical history. [mdedge.com]

Condition or disease Intervention/treatment Phase Rectal Cancer Procedure: CT Virtual Proctoscopy (CTVP) Not Applicable Layout table for study information Study Type : Interventional (Clinical Trial) Actual Enrollment : 20 participants Intervention Model [clinicaltrials.gov]

Comparison between prognosis groups was performed by log-rank analysis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Sigmoidoscopy in children is as a diagnostic study suspicious polyps, ulcers, rarely swelling of rectum, in the allocation of blood through the anus, constipation unclear etiology, having suffered from dysentery or colitis for monitoring the condition [medicalency.com]

It is also used as a preventative measure to detect problems at an early stage, even before the patient recognizes symptoms. The following are some reasons for performing a proctoscope exam : Bleeding - Rectal bleeding is very common. [proctoscopeexam.com]

The laxative will clean out your bowel and prevent obstructions during the examination. Your physician also likely will request that you not eat any solid foods after the middle of the day prior to the examination. [sapling.com]

High-resolution anoscopy or expectant management for anal intraepithelial neoplasia for the prevention of anal cancer: is there really a difference?. Dis Colon Rectum. 2015 Jan. 58 (1):53-9. [Medline]. [emedicine.medscape.com]