{"id":4398,"date":"2024-06-10T10:49:29","date_gmt":"2024-06-10T07:49:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/?page_id=4398"},"modified":"2025-10-13T10:05:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T07:05:17","slug":"proktologiki-exetasi","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/en\/proktologiki-exetasi\/","title":{"rendered":"Proctological Examination"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a1f42271\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cb011066\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-fb5f8368\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"480\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-fb5f8368\" src=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/thesi-proktologikis-eksetasis.webp\" alt=\"\" title=\"thesi-proktologikis-eksetasis\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/thesi-proktologikis-eksetasis.webp 1024w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/thesi-proktologikis-eksetasis-300x141.webp 300w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/thesi-proktologikis-eksetasis-768x360.webp 768w, https:\/\/proctology.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/thesi-proktologikis-eksetasis-50x23.webp 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e01bde6c gb-headline-text\">Proctological Examination Position<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A comprehensive and respectful approach to sensitive issues<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-137d606e gb-headline-text\">Initial Interview and History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After completing a specialized patient intake form, which includes data protection consent (GDPR), the consultation begins with a detailed discussion with our physicians. Topics covered include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pain during or after defecation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swelling or something protruding from the anus during bowel movements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Presence of blood or fluid from the anus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Previous anal surgeries or procedures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to retain gas and stool<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cleaning habits and time spent on the toilet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any history of anal penetration (with or without protection)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Colonoscopy history, smoking, other medical conditions, allergies, and use of anticoagulants or other medications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The patient\u2019s psychological state, profession, and personal needs are also essential in shaping diagnosis and treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4e9ac9d7 gb-headline-text\">Physical Examination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the consultation, the patient lies on their left side in a fetal position. A trained nurse assists with positioning. In some cases, the patient may assist using a gloved hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We understand this examination may feel uncomfortable or distressing, so our team prioritizes trust and empathy throughout the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-289cc6ae gb-headline-text\">Components of the Proctological Exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Visual inspection<\/strong> of the anal area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Digital rectal exam<\/strong> using a gloved, lubricated, and anesthetized finger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proctoscopy<\/strong>: Use of a small tubular instrument to examine the anal canal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High-resolution anoscopy<\/strong>: Performed in HPV cases, using acetic acid gauze for visualization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Endoanal ultrasound<\/strong>: Essential for identifying and mapping abscesses, fistulas, incontinence, and tumors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Microbial cultures<\/strong> when needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recommendations and prescriptions<\/strong> for blood tests or MRI imaging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0d76b036 gb-headline-text\">After the Examination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the exam is complete, the patient receives a full explanation of the findings, diagnosis, and treatment options. A written medical report may be provided when necessary.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A comprehensive and respectful approach to sensitive issues Initial Interview and History After completing a specialized patient intake form, which &#8230; <a title=\"Proctological Examination\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/en\/proktologiki-exetasi\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Proctological Examination\">More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3785,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4398","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4398","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4398"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4398\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4401,"href":"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4398\/revisions\/4401"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3785"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/proctology.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4398"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}