Condition
Anal fissure
A small tear in the lining of the anal canal that can cause sharp pain and bleeding, particularly around bowel movements.
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Specialist colorectal assessment and treatment
Katie assesses and treats a range of colorectal conditions and also provides specialist investigations and bowel cancer screening follow-up. Choose a topic below for a plain-English guide.
Conditions, investigations and screening
Condition
Colorectal cancer
Cancer arising in the colon or rectum. Early assessment of persistent bowel symptoms can help identify problems promptly.
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
An umbrella term that mainly includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, both of which cause inflammation in the digestive tract.
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Piles (haemorrhoids)
Enlarged vascular cushions in or around the anal canal that may cause bleeding, discomfort, itching or a lump.
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Colonoscopy
A camera examination of the large bowel used to investigate symptoms, take biopsies and, where appropriate, remove polyps.
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Endoscopy
A general term for using a flexible camera to look inside the body. In colorectal practice this commonly includes lower gastrointestinal endoscopy.
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Bowel cancer screening
Tests designed to detect possible bowel cancer or pre-cancerous changes before symptoms are obvious, with further investigation when needed.
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This website provides general information only and is not a substitute for an individual medical consultation. If you are worried about new, persistent or worsening bowel symptoms, seek medical advice.
This website provides general information only and is not a substitute for an individual medical consultation. If you are worried about new, persistent or worsening bowel symptoms, seek medical advice.