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Proctitis : Tests

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Proctitis
Proctitis is diagnosed by a patient history and physical examination. It is confirmed by a proctoscopy(examination of the rectum with an endoscope inserted through the anus).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Tests Articles

Anoscopy
Anoscopy is a method to view the anus, anal canal, and lower rectum.A digital rectal exam is done first. Then, a lubricated instrument(anoscope) is placed a few inches into the rectum.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 20, 2008
Anoscopy
An anoscopy is an examination of the rectum in which a small tube is inserted into the anus to screen, diagnose, and evaluate problems of the anus and anal canal.This test may be ordered for the evaluation of perianal or anal pain, hemorrhoids, re...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Anoscopy
Anoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that allows a gastroenterologist or other physician to visually examine the rectum, anus, and anal canal.Doctors use anoscopy to diagnose rectal cancer and cancer of the anus. This procedure can also help the doc...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Physical examination
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
Endoscopy
Endoscopy is a way of looking inside the body using a flexible tube that has a small camera on the end of it. This instrument is called an endoscope.There are many types of endoscopes.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
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