Why a Colonoscopy is Important to Diagnose Hemroids

To people who don't suffer from hemroids, they are amusing and jokes are made around the water cooler. And while it's true that hemorrhoids might not be the worst thing that could happen to a person, it can cause itching, anal bleeding and in some more extreme cases a great deal of pain and discomfort.

If you do have itching, discomfort when using the bathroom, blood on the toilet paper or in the fecal material or any pain in the anal area, you may potentially have a hemorrhoid condition, but a medical exam is necessary to rule out any potentially more dangerous conditions. With either a colonoscopy or a sigmoidoscopy, your doctor can see what potential problems you may have with your colon. To look at the full section of the large intestine called the colon is called a colonoscopy, a sigmoidoscopy is done to get a picture of the final twenty four inches of large intestine.

Yes, having your colon looked at isn't a lot of fun, but your doctor has seen it all before. Try to keep in mind that your doing this to have a good long healthy life. Yearly colonoscopys are usually given to people starting at age fifty but those of us with a history of colon disorders running in our family need to get screened ten years earlier. Every five to ten years, you will need a new colonoscopy even if your initial results were good. The day before the colon exam when a heavy laxative is prescribed is the most difficult part of the process. The anal cavity is cleaned out with the help of a prescription laxative. One thing to keep in mind, your whole colon is being cleaned and you will not stray far from the bathroom. After the colon is cleaned out, the worst is over. The doctor will sedate you and the exam will not be that bad.

Some dangerous conditions can mirror the symptoms of hemroids, so it is important to get a doctor's diagnosis. These can include colon cancer, polyps, rectal cancer, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis which are inflammatory bowel diseases. Anal fissures and anal abscesses are possible causes of problems in the anal area. In order to get a medical diagnosis, tests need to be done to rule out the more serious problems that can look like hemroids.

Since hemorrhoid conditions are much more common than the other medical conditions, it is more likely than not that your diagnosis will be hemorrhoids, but a doctor's visit is necessary before you start any hemroid treatment. Working with your doctor is the best way to live a long fit life.

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