What does anoscopy look for?

Anoscopy is a necessary examination in anorectology, which covers the anus to the lower part of the rectum. Generally can check hemorrhoids, rectal mucosa, lower rectum, anal papilla, anal fistula internal opening, external hemorrhoid thrombus, anal crypt inflammation and other phenomena or diseases.
1. Hemorrhoids: anoscopy can be used to observe the internal and external hemorrhoids in the anus for inflammation, enlargement, surface erosion, bleeding and other conditions.
2. Rectal mucosa: anoscopy can be used to observe whether the rectal mucosa has serious inflammatory diseases such as laxity, prolapse, erosion and ulceration.
3. Lower rectum: anoscopy can be used to observe whether there is any swelling at the lower end of the rectum, such as rectal polyps, malignant tumors and so on.
4. Other aspects: anoscopy can also be used to observe whether the anal papilla is hypertrophied, neoplasia, but also to observe the internal mouth of the anal fistula, as well as the external hemorrhoids whether there are thrombotic changes, whether the anal saphenous fossa is inflammatory changes and so on.
Perianal discomfort, such as pain, blood in the stool, itching, swelling, swelling prolapse, etc., it is recommended to go to the Department of Anorectal Consultation, do anoscopy, the operation is simple, fast, less pain, clinical significance of the benefits.