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I have frequent constipation, should I see a proctologist?

I am a 53-year-old male with frequent constipation and I always feel stomach pains. Should I see a proctologist?
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What could cause difficulty with urination?

I am a 54-year-old male, I recently had trouble when trying to urinate. Should I see a urologist for this? What could cause difficulty with urination?
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Is a colonoscopy painful?

I'm 36 and should have colonoscopy soon. I'm a bit scared of it and already delayed the appointment once. Is a colonoscopy painful?
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Are hemorrhoids curable?

I have hemorrhoids and this condition bothers me a lot! So, I want to know if hemorrhoids are curable?
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What are the treatment options for colon polyps?

I'm 38 years old and I was diagnosed with colon polyps. What are the treatment options for colon polyps?
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What causes rectal pain at night?

I'm 45 years old and I have rectal pain at night already a month. What causes rectal pain at night? Should I see a doctor?
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What causes chronic hemorrhoids?

I'm 28 years old and I have chronic hemorrhoids. It comes and goes again and again. What causes chronic hemorrhoids?
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Is a colonoscopy safe?

I'm 42 years old and I'm going to have my first colonoscopy. Is a colonoscopy safe?
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What are the signs of rectal cancer?

A month ago, I began to notice blood in my stool, and it hasn't stopped. I'm worried that it could be rectal cancer. What are the signs of rectal cancer? What should I look...
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Is mucus in stool a medical emergency?

I'm 42, and yesterday I noticed that I had mucus in my stool. I haven't been experiencing any stomach pains or cramps alongside this. Is this a medical emergency?
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Why is my anus itchy and bleeding?

I'm 40 years old, and for the past few days, my anus has been itchy and bleeding whenever I pass motions. Is this serious enough to see a doctor? Why is this happening?
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Why do I feel pressure in my colon?

I'm 29 years old and I've been feeling pressure in my colon for at least three months. What could be causing this?
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Can family history play a role in hemorrhoids?

I noticed that my family has issues with hemorrhoids, meaning that they get them so frequently. We also have other issues, like constipation, etc. Is it possible that the frequency...
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What can cause rectal bleeding?

For about a month, I noticed that I have some blood after passing a bowel movement. What can actually cause this? I could see constipation, but I've only been constipated a few...
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How would I know if I have a colon polyp?

Colon cancer runs in my family and during my mother's colonoscopy, the doctor found several polyps. None of them were cancerous. She had no idea she had any polyps because she...
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What causes colon polyps?

When I had a colonoscopy, the technician found colon polyps. He did remove them and says I'm fine, but I'm still concerned. Why did I have them in the first place? What actually...
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How can I properly do a colon cleanse?

I've noticed that a lot of people are doing colon cleanses, and I want to try it. What's the best way to cleanse my colon?
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What is an elongated colon?

I'm 65 years old and my doctor told me that I have an elongated colon. What does this mean? He said it's pretty common.
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Does polypectomy mean surgery?

My doctor sis recommending me to have a polypectomy to remove a few polyps from my colon (I have 2 complex polyps). Is this a surgery?
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How effective are colonoscopies in finding tumors?

I'm a 40-year-old male, and I am scheduled to have my first colonoscopy next week. I need it because there's a history of colorectal cancer within my family. Are colonoscopies...
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