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Revision as of 18:34, 19 June 2017

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Younes M.B.B.CH [2]

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 ==Physical Examination==
-===Anal Examination===
-After visual examination of the anus and surrounding area for external or prolapsed hemorrhoids, a doctor would conduct a [[Rectal examination|digital examination]]. In addition to probing for hemorrhoidal bulges, a doctor would also look for indications of rectal [[tumor]] or [[Polyp (medicine)|polyp]], enlarged [[prostate]] and [[abscess]]es.
-Visual confirmation of hemorrhoids can be done by doing an [[anoscopy]], using a medical device called an anoscope. This device is basically a hollow tube with a light attached at one end that allows the doctor to see the internal hemorrhoids, as well as polyps in the rectum.
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