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Proctology - Further information
In a search for specialists in proctology you will find gastroenterological specialists for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the rectum. You suffer from haemorrhoids, faecal incontinence, anal abscesses or genital warts and are looking for an experienced proctologist? We will help you find a proctologic specialist.
Specialist in proctology/proctologist
The specialist in proctology deals with the prevention, detection and treatment of diseases of the rectum and anus. For diagnostic purposes the proctologist uses such methods as proctoscopy (viewing of the anal canal) and rectoscopy (viewing of the rectum). In the context of these examinations tissue samples may also be taken and polyps and haemorrhoids treated. Both studies are very low risk and involve little or no pain. The patient may request an analgesic/sedative injection.
The most common diseases with which a proctologist is confronted
The most common diseases with which a proctologist is confronted include haemorrhoids, faecal incontinence, anal fissures, anal eczema, anal fistulas, anal abscesses, anal thrombosis, skin tags, anal carcinoma, rectal carcinoma, genital warts, anal prolapse and rectal prolapse.
Medical spectrum
Therapies
Diseases
- Anal abscess
- Anal carcinoma
- Anal eczema
- Anal fissure
- Anal fistula
- Anal polyp
- Anal skin tags
- Anal thrombosis
- Chronic intestinal disorders
- Cryptitis
- Fecal incontinence
- Genital / anal warts
- Hemorrhoids
- Intestinal polyps
- Mast colon cancer
- Pilonidal cyst
- Proctitis
- Rectal cancer
- Rectal disorders
- Rectal prolapse
- Rectal ulceration