North Pinellas Colon and Rectal Care

Anal fissures are a painful condition that can be caused by straining when passing stool.

Often caused by sexually transmitted diseases, anal warts are tiny spots that form around the anus.

Bleeding in your stool or vomit can signal a more severe medical concern, like peptic ulcer, esophagitis or even colon cancer.

Small bubbles called diverticula that form in your colon can lead to diverticulosis (when these bubbles present no symptoms) or diverticulitis (when one of these bubbles pops and causes painful inflammation).

Hemorrhoids are irritated and enlarged blood vessels that can cause pain, often while passing stool. Hemorrhoids usually clear on their own, but if persistent, can be treated by your doctor.

Chronic inflammation of your digestive tract, known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a serious condition that many people learn to manage. The two types of IBD are Crohn’s disease (when your digestive tract lining is inflamed) and ulcerative colitis (when ulcers, or sores, appear in your large intestine).

Polyps are tiny growths that can develop inside your colon and rectum. Most are harmless and usually don’t cause any noticeable symptoms. When caught early, polyps are easily treatable. However, some can develop into cancer over time if they aren’t detected and treated.

Rectal prolapse happens when your rectum lowers from its regular position. It’s not always an urgent condition, but can be if left untreated.

One of the most effective ways to understand your colon and rectal health is through a colonoscopy, which helps your physician find and remove polyps. Colonoscopy screenings are recommended after you turn 50, or sooner if you have risk factors, which include a family history of colon cancer. The procedure is short, simple and painless — and can bring peace of mind.