Can A Colonoscopy Cause Hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids involve the blood vessels that line the anus. Pressure on the walls of the rectum weakens the muscles that support the hemorrhoidal vessels. They then become enlarged and lose their support and result in a sac-like protrusion inside the rectal canal (called internal hemorrhoids)...
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Colonoscopy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A colonoscopy is an internal examination of the colon (large intestine) and rectum, using an instrument called a colonoscope.How the test is... Read more »
Hemorrhoids
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Hemorrhoids are painful, swollen veins in the lower portion of the rectum or anus.Alternative NamesRectal lump; Piles; Lump in the rectum Causes,... Read more »
Virtual colonoscopy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Virtual colonoscopy (VC) is an imaging or x-ray test that looks for cancer, polyps, or other disease in the large intestine (colon).Alternative... Read more »
Hemorrhoids
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Unless there is rectal bleeding, most people with hemorrhoids can diagnose and treat the problem themselves. If you have rectal bleeding, it is... Read more »
Colonoscopy
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Colonoscopy is the examination of the inside of the colon by means of a long (4 to 6 feet), flexible, fiberoptic viewing instrument called a... Read more »
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