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Diagnostic Tests for Hemorrhoids

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Hemorrhoids: Diagnostic Tests

The list of diagnostic tests mentioned in various sources as used in the diagnosis of Hemorrhoids includes:

Home Diagnostic Testing

These home medical tests may be relevant to Hemorrhoids:

Colon & Rectal Cancer: Home Testing
- Home Colorectal Cancer Tests
- Home Fecal Occult Bleeding Tests
Food Allergies & Intolerances: Home Testing:
Digestive-Related Home Testing:

Hemorrhoids Diagnosis: Book Excerpts

Tests and diagnosis discussion for Hemorrhoids:

A thorough evaluation and proper diagnosis by the doctor is important any time bleeding from the rectum or blood in the stool lasts more than a couple of days. Bleeding may also be a symptom of other digestive diseases, including colorectal cancer.

The doctor will examine the anus and rectum to look for swollen blood vessels that indicate hemorrhoids and will also perform a digital rectal exam with a gloved, lubricated finger to feel for abnormalities.

Closer evaluation of the rectum for hemorrhoids requires an exam with an anoscope, a hollow, lighted tube useful for viewing internal hemorrhoids, or a proctoscope, useful for more completely examining the entire rectum.

To rule out other causes of gastrointestinal bleeding, the doctor may examine the rectum and lower colon (sigmoid) with sigmoidoscopy or the entire colon with colonoscopy. Sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy are diagnostic procedures that also involve the use of lighted, flexible tubes inserted through the rectum. (Source: excerpt from Hemorrhoids: NIDDK)