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Hemorrhoid or Polyp? Understanding the Differences and When to Seek Help
Hemorrhoid vs Polyp Colon health is too often swept under the rug. As part of the digestive system, the colon’s main job is eliminating what

What Food Should You Avoid Before Your Colonoscopy?
A colonoscopy is a common procedure that detects and prevents colon cancer, along with other gastrointestinal issues. To receive accurate results, all patients must follow

Do Hemorrhoids and Exercise Go Together?
Hemorrhoids and exercise is a combination many patients have questions about. Learn how you can exercise with hemorrhoids in our blog.

How to Choose the Right Colonoscopy Doctor
A colonoscopy doctor specializes in diagnosing and treating colon and rectal conditions.

How Does a Fecal Transplant Work and When Would You Need One?
A fecal transplant, though it may sound unconventional, is a medical procedure that is effective in treating gastrointestinal ailments

Diverticulitis and Hemorrhoids – What You Need to Know
Could there be a link between diverticulitis and hemorrhoids due to their shared risk factors and symptoms?

How Sclerotherapy Can Relieve Hemorrhoid Discomfort
Hemorrhoids are a common condition that affects millions of people daily. Although they’re a common bodily function, it can have a significant impact on a

How to Manage a Pilonidal Dimple – Symptoms and Treatments
Pilonidal dimples, also known as pits, are subtle indentations or small holes located just above the buttocks at the base of the spine. Despite their

Decoding the Price Tag: What You Need to Know About Colonoscopy Costs
Colonoscopies are an important part of routine health care, as it is a lifesaving procedure by detecting and removing polyps that may be precancerous. However,

Your Comfort Matters: Understanding and Treating Anal Skin Tags
Skin tags are a common skin growth that can happen to anyone all over the body, including anal skin tags. They are usually found on

Unlocking the Anal Fissure ICD-10 Code: A Patient’s Guide
In the realm of healthcare, grappling with a health condition can be a daunting journey, exacerbated by the intricate medical terminology that often accompanies it.

Colonoscopy vs. Cologuard: Which One Should You Choose?
When it comes to detecting colorectal cancer, there are two prominent tools that are used: the traditional colonoscopy vs. Cologuard, an at-home test that many

Proctologist vs Gastroenterologist: Which Doctor is Right For You?
When it comes to your digestive health and issues, there are a few medical specialists you can turn to that play a vital part in

Why Does IBS Cause Hemorrhoid Symptoms and How to Keep Them From Coming Back
Living with IBS can be a challenge; cramping with constipation, gas bloat and diarrhea can hinder your life and there are times when you don’t

Anal Fissure vs Hemorrhoids: What are the Different Symptoms?
An anal fissure and hemorrhoids are common conditions that affect the anal area and are often confused with each other due to similar symptoms. While

How to Heal a Fistula Without Surgery – Surgical and Nonsurgical Treatments
A fistula is a connection similar to a small tunnel between the anus and the outside skin. A primary hole exists just inside the anus

Pilonidal Cyst – Diagnosis, Treatment, and Drainage
What is a Pilonidal Cyst? A pilonidal cyst is a cavity filled with hair follicles and fluid which can become infected. The cysts are typically

The Spiritual Nature of Medicine: When to Listen to Your Body
What is the spiritual nature of medicine? First let me be clear that this is not a religious blog. It is a spiritual blog. You

What is Anal Condyloma? The Diagnosis and Treatment of Anal Warts
Warts, or anal condyloma, are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection. This infection is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases. Most

What is Hemorrhoid Banding and When Do You Need It?
One of the most common proctology issues that both men and women experience is the discomfort and bleeding from internal hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are veins which

How Your Hemorrhoids Can Save Your Life
Hemorrhoid symptoms are very common among adults and even teenagers; Symptoms include: If you have hemorrhoid symptoms it is best to see a proctologist as

What is Rectal Bleeding ICD-10?
ICD is the International Classification of Diseases and was created by the World Health Organization. ICD -10, or ICD-10-CM, is the Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification.

Hemorrhoids or Cancer – How to Spot the Difference
When you’re feeling ill or have unexpected pain, it’s easy to hop on the web and start searching your symptoms in hopes of finding the

When to Worry about Blood on Toilet Paper After Pooping
It is not uncommon to see splotches of bright red blood in the bowl or blood on toilet paper after pooping. Some of my patients

Proctologist vs Colorectal Surgeon: What is the Difference?
Proctologist vs Colorectal Surgeon: You’ve heard both terms, but what’s the difference between them and do they treat the same conditions? A common question patients

What is a Proctologist?
A Proctologist is a surgeon who specializes in the diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. Proctologists are also known as Colorectal Surgeons. A Brief

Clean Your Toilet, Not Your Colon!
Not only is an enema useless to cleanse the colon, there are risks to taking an enema including colon perforation. In my fellowship one of

Too Young For Colorectal Cancer? Think Again!
This story wouldn’t be so sad if it were the only case. Unfortunately it has happened more than once. Twelve years ago, a 42

Doctors Care – The System Doesn’t!
The System of insurance companies (private or HMO) and government regulations forced us to become robots, dislike medicine and churn out patient volume. The System for which we pay

When a Pseudoscientific Remedy Makes a Patient Feel Better
When it comes to benign diseases I have no issue with patients trying various non-Western medicine techniques (even pseudoscientific remedies) to help them. I have many patients