Even though you may not recognize the word, you have probably heard of someone having an esophagogastroduodenoscopy. This procedure is more commonly known as an EGD, an upper GI, a gastroscopy or simply an endoscopy. While there are a number of procedures that utilize the flexible, lighted instrument equipped with a camera, the EGD is
Human Papilloma Virus. HPV. Not Your Friend. All diseases have causes. Some we can see. Some are invisible. The invisible diseases may be caused by bacteria, parasites or viruses. The human papilloma virus, or HPV is a virus. And, it can cause disease. HPV has been linked to the development of cervical cancer in women.
Pilonidal cysts are a fairly common diagnosis, especially in young men. These cysts typically occur at the top of the intergluteal cleft, near the tailbone. They are often found in the cleft itself, between the two sides of the buttocks. Unfortunately, these cysts have a tendency to become painfully infected. If diagnosed early, your proctologist,
Constipation. Some Easy Remedies. Everybody has difficulty moving their bowels at some time. Whether this is due to true constipation or due to other factors, help is available. Importantly, before embarking on taking medications, you should see your proctologist, also known as a colon and rectal surgeon or coloproctologist, to be sure that your difficulties
Everyone has heard that hemorrhoids can bleed, itch, and burn. They may even protrude out of your anus. But what about tailbone pain? Tailbone pain is that sharp or dull discomfort you might feel during prolonged sitting, walking, or sleeping. As it turns out, tailbone pain is one of the most common complaints amongst patients in
Why Do I Hurt? What Is An Anal Fissure? “I have pain.” “My rear end hurts!” “It’s killing me!!!” These are common complaints heard by every proctologist (also known as a colon and rectal surgeon or coloproctologist), every day in big cities. Big cities, stress and anal fissures. Los Angeles. Fissures. All day, all week.
What Does A J Pouch Have To Do With Rectal Cancer or Ulcerative Colitis? The mere mention of rectal cancer or ulcerative colitis (U.C.) sends fear through most people. And this is understandable. These diseases, even when cured, come at a high cost to physical and emotional well being. But, with our innate desire to
Video Transcription: A fissure is nothing more than a cut at the anal verge, or anal opening. The muscle beneath the fissure is very sensitive and is in a state of spasm due to the irritation. A cut in this area exposes the lining to the air and to the surrounding tissues and to anything
Get the PDF version of this article. Alphabet Soup What is TEM? What is TAMIS? Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM), or Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS) are two acronyms for the same operative procedure, in which a rectal mass or lesion is removed using a minimally invasive approach through the anal opening. TEM was developed to
Get the PDF version of this article Time To Rethink Screening Strategies? Colon and Rectal cancer remains the third most common cancer in the United States and the second leading cause of colorectal cancer deaths. In 2014, 136,830 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and 50,310 people will die of the disease. These statistics
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