A proctologist is a medical specialist who focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases affecting the rectum, anus, and colon. This branch of medicine, often referred to as colorectal surgery or proctology, deals with a wide range of functional and organic disorders of the lower digestive tract.
Proctologists treat conditions such as hemorrhoids, anal fissures, fistulas, inflammatory bowel diseases, polyps, diverticulosis, colorectal cancer, and other related disorders. They employ both conservative and surgical methods to provide effective care for their patients. Diagnostic procedures often include anoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, and colonoscopy, which help in accurately identifying the nature and extent of the disease.
The proctologist evaluates the patient’s symptoms, conducts thorough medical history reviews, physical examinations, and appropriate instrumental investigations. Treatment plans are personalized and may involve medication, dietary and lifestyle changes, and when necessary, surgical interventions.
Proctologists work in hospitals, specialized clinics, and surgical centers. Their goal is to improve patients’ quality of life by diagnosing diseases early and providing effective treatments to manage and cure colorectal conditions.
