Proctology
It Isn't Sexy, But Dang It's Important.
You never know how bad a pain in the butt can be until you have one.
There is no reason to live with pain associated with hemorrhoids, rectal bleeding, constipation or many other similar symptoms.
The Realities Down-Under
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Hemorrhoids!
Hemorrhoids are veins in the rectum or around the anus that have become enlarged, swollen or inflamed.
Common symptoms are listed below.
Pain or itching around the anus
Blood on the toilet tissue
Feeling of pressure
Feeling of incomplete evacuation of the bowel
A tender protrusion from the anus
Pain or itching around the anus
Blood on the toilet tissue
Feeling of pressure
Feeling of incomplete evacuation of the bowel
A tender protrusion from the anus
Like any medical condition, if hemorrhoids go unchecked they can become a cause for serious concern.
Anal and Colo-Rectal Cancer
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Incidence in 2024
The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2024, there will be about 152,810 new cases of anal and colorectal cancer in the United States. This figure includes 106,590 cases of colo-rectal cancer and 46,220 cases of anal cancer.
Alarming increase of anal and colorectal cancers in those under 50 years old
There has been an alarming increase in the incidence rate among younger individuals, particularly those under 50. This trend has been observed since the mid-1990s, with colorectal cancer now being the leading cause of cancer death in men under 50 and the second leading cause in women under 50.
Death Rates
Anal and colorectal cancers remain a significant cause of cancer-related deaths, expected to account for about 53,010 deaths in 2024, making it one of the leading causes of cancer death in the U.S.
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Procto FAQs
What is Proctology?
Proctology is the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the colon, rectum or anus.
As a licensed Proctologist, as a well as a professor of Proctology, Dr. Scherer is an expert at removing or reducing the pain from hemorrhoids.
Additionally, she is able to diagnose and treat anal rectal lesions, anal rectal cancer, rectal bleeding, constipation and other rectum related issues.
How do I know if I have hemorrhoids?
There are many signs and symptoms of hemorrhoids. These include itching around the anal area, or blood on the toilet tissue, pressure, feeling of incomplete evacuation of the bowel or a tender protrusion from the anus.
Rectal bleeding is also a common sign for many underlying issues, even colorectal cancer.
These conditions are treatable if diagnosed early.
Are proctology procedures painful?
In office, non-surgical hemorrhoid treatments are available that are relatively painless, about 95% effective, and do so with minimal disruption in your work schedule or lifestyle.
Our patients will tell you that the benefits of the procedures far outweigh going untreated.
What is an anal pap-smear?
For men and women that engage in anal sex, an anal pap-smear tests for the presence of cancer cells.
Cancer cells must be diagnosed early for the best chance of survival.
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Main Phone: 954-771-3737
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Address: 2001 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale FL, 33308