Comprehensive diagnostic methods used to accurately identify and grade hemorrhoids.
Visual inspection and digital rectal examination to assess external hemorrhoids and check for internal ones.
A small tube with light is inserted to examine the anal canal and lower rectum for internal hemorrhoids.
Flexible tube examination of the sigmoid colon to rule out other conditions that may mimic hemorrhoid symptoms.
Complete examination of the colon when bleeding is present to exclude colorectal cancer or polyps.
