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More often, these patients are followed carefully with repeated colonoscopy and biopsy, and surgery is recommended only if precancerous signs are identified.

Removal of hemorrhoids, often both internal and external, during general anesthesia in the operating room. This is usually accompanied by more pain compared to the other surgical options for hemorrhoids.

Symptoms can range from mild to severe. Mild cases may only involve difficulty controlling gas. Severe cases can lead to an inability to control liquid and formed stools. A patient may have a feeling of urgency or experience stool leakage due to frequent liquid stools or diarrhea.

Because diverticulosis often causes no symptoms, it may be diagnosed during screening tests such as a colonoscopy. A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis may be used to confirm the diagnosis of diverticulitis.

Most cases of colore**al cancers develop slowly over many years. Routine colonoscopies can remove these polyps and prevent colon or re**al cancer.

A**l fissures often resolve with non-operative treatment. Common non-surgical treatment recommendations include:
Sitting in a warm tub bath 2-3 times a day for 10-15 minutes.
Stool softeners (Surfak, Colace, etc.)
Fiber (Metamucil, Citrucel, etc.) and plenty of water ( 6-8 glasses a day.)
Tylenol (acetaminophen) for pain.

The colon must be completely clean for the procedure to be accurate and complete. You will need to follow a clear liquid diet and stop certain medications. Your doctor will review the preparation process with you.