How is a proctological examination conducted?
During the private consultation at the Szegi Medical Center, our proctology specialist will thoroughly inquire about your symptoms, covering all aspects such as duration, nature, medical history, dietary habits, and lifestyle, in order to obtain the most complete picture before the examination.
Subsequently, if necessary, instrumental examinations may be performed. Depending on the nature of the symptoms, this may include rectoscopy (examination of the rectum) or anoscopy (examination of the anus).
During anoscopy, the proctologist examines the anus and the lowest 3-4 centimeters of the rectum. This examination helps identify typical diseases of the anus, such as anal fissures, internal hemorrhoids, anal mucosal inflammation, and any tumors that may appear in this area.
Anoscopy is usually not a painful examination, but in certain cases, there may be a burning or stinging sensation during the insertion of the instrument.
Rectoscopy, in comparison to anoscopy, involves the examination of the last 10-20 centimeters of the colon by the proctology specialist using a specialized instrument. The purpose of this examination is to identify polyps (benign growths) and malignant lesions in a timely manner, as well as to detect any inflammations, strictures, or ulcers that may be present. The examination is short, taking only a few minutes, and is not painful.