Coloproctology
Coloproctology is the specialty that treats pilonidal disease. It is the medical specialty dedicated to the study, diagnosis and clinical-surgical treatment of diseases of the colon (large intestine), rectum and anus. In addition to taking care of diseases, the coloproctologist/proctologist also prevents colorectal cancer, through colonoscopy, an exam that allows the diagnosis and treatment of precursor lesions (polyps).
What Diseases Do Proctologists Treat?
Many disorders and diseases are treated by the specialty, including:
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Constipation and diarrhea
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Intestinal polyps
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Cancer of the colon, rectum and anus
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Diverticular bowel disease
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Inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
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Functional bowel disorders, such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Hemorrhoids, anal plicomas
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Anal fissures
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Anal fistulas
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Perianal abscesses
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Sacrococcygeal cyst (pilonidal cyst/pilonidal disease)
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Fecal incontinence
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Rectal prolapse
