What is anoscopy?
Anoscopy is an outpatient medical procedure where the tool is inserted into the rectum that allows the doctor to explore the signs of the disease in detail. This procedure is not very comfortable, but it should not be painful and not invasive. It can be used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with suspected disorders involving the rectum. Proctologists, general practitioners and gastroenterologists can use anoscopy in their practices. Patients can undress and dress in a dress depending on the office politicians. The patient lies on the table on one side and the knees turned to the chest to reveal the rectum. Anoscope, a small rigid tube, is lubricated and inserted to allow the doctor to take a closer look at the rectum. The doctor usually examines the area around the rectum during the process of looking for problems such as red or harsh skin.
anal cracks, hemorrhoids, certain types of cancer and inflammation can be identified during anoscopy.The doctor can take a biopsy sample if the tissue changes. In patients with severe cracks or hemorrhoids, the procedure may be painful and some bleeding and irritation may occur. Other patients may feel discomfort and pressure, as if they needed to move the intestine, but should not notice any pain. If the procedure is painful, the doctor should be alerted because it can be a sign of the problem.
After anoscopy, patients can be given medical wipes to cleanse the area around the rectum and then dress. The doctor can discuss the results of anoscopy and their consequences. If a biopsy needs to be taken, a few days may be needed to allow the laborators to explore the sample and write a message. In other cases, the results are immediate and the tdoktor can discuss options such as hemorrhoid drugs and diet adjustments.
Therisks associated with this procedure are very low. As long as the anoscope is used correctly, the anus should occur and the rectum is very flexible, whichIt allows him to quickly bounce after anoscopy. Patients should be able to defecate normally, without pain or irritation. If pain and pain occurs after the test, a doctor should be consulted.