Coloproctology
​Coloproctology is the specialty that treats pilonidal disease. It is the medical specialty dedicated to the study, diagnosis and clinical-surgical treatment of diseases of the colon (large intestine), rectum and anus. In addition to taking care of diseases, the coloproctologist/proctologist also prevents colorectal cancer, through colonoscopy, an exam that allows the diagnosis and treatment of precursor lesions (polyps).
​What Diseases Do Proctologists Treat?
​Many disorders and diseases are treated by the specialty, including:
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Constipation and diarrhea
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Intestinal polyps
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Cancer of the colon, rectum and anus
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Diverticular bowel disease
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Inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
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Functional bowel disorders, such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Hemorrhoids, anal plicomas
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Anal fissures
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Anal fistulas
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Perianal abscesses
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Sacrococcygeal cyst (pilonidal cyst/pilonidal disease)
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Fecal incontinence
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Rectal prolapse
