Proctology

The proctology service has experts qualified for diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of patients with thick, straight and anus intestine diseases.

Among the areas of activity are endoscopy, early diagnosis and prevention of gross and straight bowel cancer, treatment of intestinal inflammatory diseases, rectal year-rectal manometry, laparoscopic surgery and outpatient procedures for the treatment of diseases of the anus.

• What does the proctologist do?

  It is the specialist who deals with diseases of the anus (hemorrhoids, fissures and anal fistulas) and thickness of the rectum and large intestine (tumors, mines, polyps and inflammatory diseases with ulcerative retocolite and chron disease).

• I am noticing blood in evacuation. Should I worry?

  The most frequent cause of bleeding in the evacuation is related to benign diseases (hemorrhoids), but it is never normal to bleed when evacuating. Always look for a specialist for an evaluation when this occurs. Diseases such as cancer also produce bleeding.

• Is there anything you can do to prevent proctological diseases?
  Yes. Life styles involving diets ruined with inclusion of fibers, physical exercises and treatment of situations such as obesity and diabetes help decrease the incidence of intestinal diseases such as cancer. In addition, at age 50, all people should consult a proctologist to carry out preventive exams.
• I have difficulty evacuating. What is the safest laxative to solve my problem?

  There are several formulations available for the treatment of constipation. However, the largest misconception committed is self-medication before an evaluation by a specialist. Some cases can be solved even without the use of laxatives.

• I have been with diarrhea for more than four weeks. Should I use some pro-biotic or change my diet?

  Most diarrhea has infectious nature and are self-limited, that is, improve in a range between 7 and 10 days. In cases of symptoms chronicity, we must remember intestinal inflammatory diseases. In these situations, look for the specialist.

• I have prostate problems. Should I look for the proctologist?

  No. The specialist in the treatment of prostate diseases is the urologist.