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Digital Rectal Exam

Digital Rectal Exam. done to check for problems with organs or other structures in the pelvis and lower belly. During the examination, a health professional gently puts a lubricated, gloved finger of one hand into the rectum.

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Digital Rectal Exam

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  1. Digital Rectal Exam • done to check for problems with organs or other structures in the pelvis and lower belly. • During the examination, a health professional gently puts a lubricated, gloved finger of one hand into the rectum. • He or she may use the other hand to press on the lower belly or pelvic area.

  2. Digital Rectal Exam • Check for growths in or enlargement of the prostate gland in men. • Check for problems in a woman's reproductive organs, such as the uterus and ovaries. It is often done during a regular pelvic examination and Pap test. It may also be done to check on symptoms, such as pelvic pain or vaginal bleeding. • Help find the cause of symptoms such as rectal bleeding (blood in the stool), belly or pelvic pain, a change in urination, or a change in bowel habits. • Collect a stool sample to test for blood in the stool. • Check for hemorrhoids or growths, such as cancer, in the rectum. DRE alone is not used to diagnose colorectal cancer. Also, a DRE may not find internal hemorrhoids because they are soft and hard to feel; a sigmoidoscopy may be needed to diagnose internal hemorrhoids.

  3. Anoscopy • an examination using a small, rigid, tubular instrument called an anoscope (also called an anal speculum). • This is inserted a few inches into to the anus in order to evaluate problems of the anal canal. • Anoscopy is used to diagnose hemorrhoids, anal fissures (tears in the lining of the anus), and some cancers.

  4. Conditions visible to Anoscopy • Hemorrhoids • Anal fissures • Fistulas • Abscesses • Inflammation • Perianal/rectal tumors • Anoscopy will permit biopsies to be taken

  5. Proctosigmoidoscopy • procedure for examination of the anus, rectum, and distal sigmoid colon. • Involves the use of a proctoscope, sigmoidoscope, or colonoscope. • These instruments all provide visual examination of the intestine, as well as the ability to obtain tissue samples for biopsy.

  6. Proctosigmoidoscopy • Recommended if someone is experiencing changes in bowel habits, blood or mucus in stools, abdominal pain, or severe itching, known as pruritis • This type of examination may be suggested for those who have a family history of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), cancer, or other digestive tract diseases • Other symptoms that may prompt a physician to perform a proctosigmoidoscopy include previous occurrences of polyps, unusual flatulence, or urinary tract issues

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