“When do you see a rectal surgeon?”
I am a 54 year old male who experiences pain going to the bathroom. When do you see a rectal surgeon?
1 Answer
The time to see a colorectal surgeon is now. Pain going to the bathroom can come from a variety of issues ranging from benign disease to malignant cancers. Pain can be caused from problems such as anal fissures, abscesses and even cancers. There are many reasons a patient can have pain when going to the bathroom. It’s important to have these complaints checked and not to ignore signs and symptoms. A colorectal surgeon is trained to aid in diagnosis and treatment.
