Can digital rectal examination find polyps

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My intestines and stomach are not very good all the time. If I don't pay attention to my diet, I will have problems. I had been eating supper a few days ago. As a result, I was found suffering from enteritis and severe stomachache. I went to the hospital for a digital rectal examination. The doctor said it might be polyps. Now let's learn whether digital rectal examination can find polyps.

Can digital rectal examination find polyps

First, digital rectal examination is a necessary step in the diagnosis of rectal cancer. About 80% of rectal cancer patients can be found by digital rectal examination. Hard and uneven mass can be touched. Late stage can touch the intestinal cavity stenosis, mass fixed. About 80% of rectal cancer patients can be found by digital rectal examination. Some finger examination can not achieve, then need to cooperate with the rectoscopy.

Second: digital rectal examination is a necessary means of anorectal examination. If there is mucus, pus or blood on the surface of the fingertip, it is suspected that there is inflammation in the rectum and anus or that the tumor tissue is broken. If necessary, routine and bacteriological examination of stool or pathological examination of rectal tissue can help the diagnosis.

Third: about 80% of rectal cancer and rectal polyps can be detected early by this examination. In addition, diseases such as hemorrhoids, anal fistula, abscess around anus and rectum, anal papilloma, etc. can also be found by "touching" the rectum and anus.

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In fact, we should know whether we need to carry out digital rectal examination for our disease. It needs to be decided according to the specific situation. If necessary, it can be carried out. If digital rectal examination is not clear, further colonoscopy is needed.