digital rectal exam

Introduction Hemorrhoids are a cushion of blood vessels that prevents gases and stool from escaping from the rectum. In hemorrhoidal disease these vessels are thickened. This can be caused by too much pressure when defecating, childbirth or a weakness of the connective tissue. Hard stool can cause the hemorrhoids to tear open and start bleeding. … Blood in the stool due to hemorrhoids

Diagnostics The standard examination of haemorrhoids is the digital-rectal examination, in which the doctor palpates the anal canal with his finger. A proctoscopy is necessary to see the hemorrhoids. In contrast to colonoscopy, no prior bowel cleansing is necessary. Even in cases of known haemorrhoidal disease, a complete colonoscopy must always be performed to rule … Diagnostics | Blood in the stool due to hemorrhoids