Common Questions Answered
Hemorrhoid Q&A
What is a proctologist?
What is a colorectal doctor?
A colorectal specialist is a surgeon who has extra fellowship training in treating various diseases of the colon, rectum and anus and is recognized by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery.
What causes blood in stool?
What are symptoms of rectal cancer?
What is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
How can I improve my gastrointestinal health?
Fissure and Fistula Q&A
What are anal fissure symptoms?
What is the medical treatment for anal fissure?
To treat anal fissure you can receive a botulinum toxin injection from your doctor. There are also topical solutions such as nifedipine cream, hydrocortisone cream or CBD cream that can be applied to the fissure area for relief of pain symptoms. We recommend taking other measures, like changing your diet to incorporate ground flax seed powder and eating high fiber foods. Relief for anal fissure can additionally be aided by using a “squatty potty” stool while using the bathroom and trying methods like soaking in a sitz bath to help with symptoms.
How to heal an anal fissure?
The surgical option for anal fissure is lateral internal sphincterotomy. Your doctor may also perform an anal manometry test to determine how your anus and rectum is preforming during bowl movements and prescribe other methods for healing, such as a botulinum toxin injection or topical creams like nifedipine cream, hydrocortisone cream or CBD cream. You can also try methods to reduce symptoms like incorporating flax seed powder and high fiber foods into your diet. We also recommend using a “squatty potty” in the bathroom and a soothing sitz bath for relief.
What is the cause of anal fistula?
Anal fistula can be the result of infection near the anus. Causes of anal fistula from infection can stem from side-effects from constipation, metabolic disorders, Crohn’s disease, diabetes, and hormonal imbalance.
What are options for anal fistula treatment?
What is a perianal fistula?
Fecal Incontinence and IBS Q&A
What are anal fissure symptoms?
What is the medical treatment for anal fissure?
To treat anal fissure you can receive a botulinum toxin injection from your doctor. There are also topical solutions such as nifedipine cream, hydrocortisone cream or CBD cream that can be applied to the fissure area for relief of pain symptoms. We recommend taking other measures, like changing your diet to incorporate ground flax seed powder and eating high fiber foods. Relief for anal fissure can additionally be aided by using a “squatty potty” stool while using the bathroom and trying methods like soaking in a sitz bath to help with symptoms.
How to heal an anal fissure?
The surgical option for anal fissure is lateral internal sphincterotomy. Your doctor may also perform an anal manometry test to determine how your anus and rectum is preforming during bowl movements and prescribe other methods for healing, such as a botulinum toxin injection or topical creams like nifedipine cream, hydrocortisone cream or CBD cream. You can also try methods to reduce symptoms like incorporating flax seed powder and high fiber foods into your diet. We also recommend using a “squatty potty” in the bathroom and a soothing sitz bath for relief.
What is the cause of anal fistula?
Anal fistula can be the result of infection near the anus. Causes of anal fistula from infection can stem from side-effects from constipation, metabolic disorders, Crohn’s disease, diabetes, and hormonal imbalance.
What are options for anal fistula treatment?
What is a perianal fistula?
Proctology Q&A
What is a proctologist?
What is a colorectal doctor?
A colorectal specialist is a surgeon who has extra fellowship training in treating various diseases of the colon, rectum and anus and is recognized by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery.
What causes blood in stool?
What are symptoms of rectal cancer?
What is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
How can I improve my gastrointestinal health?
Privileges and Insurances Q&A
What are ColoWell America's primary medical facilities and hospital privileges?
Which insurances do you accept?
Where can I find a proctologist near me?
Where can I find a gastrointestinal specialist near me?
Where can I find a colorectal surgeon near me?
Where can I find a hemorrhoid doctor or hemorrhoid treatment near me?
Medical Marijuana Q&A
What is a proctologist?
What is a colorectal doctor?
A colorectal specialist is a surgeon who has extra fellowship training in treating various diseases of the colon, rectum and anus and is recognized by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery.
What causes blood in stool?
What are symptoms of rectal cancer?
What is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
How can I improve my gastrointestinal health?