You’ve been diagnosed with a pilonidal cyst. Is that a sign that you might have spina bifida? It’s true that there are sometimes pilonidals cyst related to spina bifida. However, in most cases, it’s unlikely that your pilonidal disease is pointing to an undiscovered spinal defect. If you’re ready to learn more, take a look at the […]
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You’ve noticed a sore spot in your buttocks area. You’re not sure what it is, but after a quick online search, both pilonidal cysts and MRSA infections have emerged as possibilities. At this point, you may be wondering, “Is a pilonidal cyst MRSA?” No, pilonidal cysts aren’t MRSA, but the conditions can present together. The following […]
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Your tailbone area is sore, and you know that something’s not right. However, as far as you can tell, there’s no bump or mass in the area that would account for the pain. Is it possible that you could have a pilonidal cyst, or does this condition always produce an obvious lump near your tailbone area? […]
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Colorectal doctors use proctoscopes to open the anorectal passage so that they can get a good view of what’s on the inside. It would be easy to assume that proctoscopes are single-purpose tools, but they’re actually versatile instruments that play a role in diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. The following guide to proctoscope instrument uses outlines the […]
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Proctoscopy and colonoscopy might sound fairly similar, but these two procedures are quite different. While a proctoscope is useful for examining your anal canal and rectum, a colonoscope allows doctors to view the length of your large intestine. Read on to discover more about proctoscopy vs colonoscopy, including the instruments, methods and purposes for these procedures.About […]
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Sometimes, a doctor needs to check inside your rectum or colon. Two tools for the job are proctoscopes and sigmoidoscopes. Although these two instruments do share some common characteristics, they differ in both structure and purpose. Before your next colorectal procedure, here’s what you need to know about proctoscopy vs sigmoidoscopy.All About ProctoscopyA proctoscope is a long […]
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Since you have been having some issues with your lower GI tract, your doctor recommended you to a gastroenterologist who suggested a proctoscopy. When you got a second opinion, another gastroenterologist recommended an anoscopy. What are these procedures, and what is the difference between them?Proctoscopy During a proctoscopy, the doctor uses a proctoscope to examine […]
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You’ve had an infected pilonidal cyst once, and once is enough, right? Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. If you’re wondering, “Are pilonidal cysts recurrent?” it’s time to check out the following guide to repeat pilonidal infections. Not only will you learn more about why recurrences might happen, but you can also learn what you can […]
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If you’re like most people, having surgery probably isn’t one of your preferred activities. Therefore, if you’ve been diagnosed with a pilonidal cyst, also known as a pilonidal sinus, you might be asking the question “Is pilonidal cyst surgery necessary?” In some cases, surgery may be your best choice. Not everyone needs to have surgery […]
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Adler MicroMed recently earned official certification as a Veteran-Owned Small Business. This designation recognizes that a business owner has served honorably in the United States military. When you shop from a certified small business, you are supporting the men and women who have served your country and defended your freedoms.Veteran-Owned Small Business CertificationThe Center for Verification […]
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