May 17, 2023 · An anoscopy is a diagnostic exam that looks inside your anus with a lighted scope, called an anoscope or anal speculum.

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An anal fissure is a crack or split in the tissues that line your anal canal. Trauma causes the lining to tear, causing acute pain and bleeding.

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Rectal bleeding is a symptom of many different conditions, including hemorrhoids, anal fissures, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and colorectal cancer.

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Hemorrhoids (piles) are swollen veins that form inside of your rectum or outside of your anus. They often go away without medical treatment.

Anal cancer develops in your anus' tissues or anal canal lining. Symptoms include anal itching and rectal bleeding. Caught early, it can be treated and ...

An anal fistula may develop when one of your anal glands gets clogged and infected, forming an abscess. Drainage from the abscess creates a tunnel through ...

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Cleveland Clinic healthcare providers are experts in diagnosing anal cancer symptoms, like rectal bleeding, and offer personalized treatment for anal ...