What is the purpose of anorectal examination for women?

When you get sick, you need to do a lot of examinations. Different diseases require different examination items, and the significance of the examinations will also be different. Many women have the habit of regular physical examinations, but they are required to do anorectal examinations every time they have an examination. Most women do not have a special understanding of anorectal examinations, nor do they know what the significance of anorectal examinations is. The following introduces the purpose of anorectal examinations for women.

What is the purpose of anorectal examination in women?

For female friends, it is very important to check the anus. The anus, large intestine and rectum are all digestive and excretory organs of our body, and are also a breeding ground for bacteria. Anal intercourse can easily cause penile skin breakage, and the chance of infection is also very high. Therefore, it is very necessary to check the anus. Generally, it is mainly to check for diseases such as hemorrhoids, anal fissures and anorectal tumors. Checking the anus is generally to rule out the presence of hemorrhoids and perianal diseases. If you happen to be menstruating during the examination, you can apply to the examination site to postpone the examination time. Rectal examination cannot be done during menstruation.

How much does an anal examination cost?

The cost of anal examination for female friends cannot be generalized. Many factors have a great impact on the cost of the examination. For example, when each person chooses a different hospital, each hospital has its own charging standards, and different hospitals will have different charging standards. Therefore, when doing anal examinations in different hospitals, different costs will naturally be generated. In addition, the cost will also be affected to a certain extent due to the different functions of the examinations.

For female friends, anal examination is mainly to check for diseases such as hemorrhoids, anal fissures and anorectal tumors. If it is during menstruation, it is best to delay the examination and do relevant examinations after the menstruation is over. This will be more conducive to the accuracy of the examination results.

What should you pay attention to before an anal examination?

Enema

Bowel preparation should be performed as directed by the doctor (especially for those undergoing painless colonoscopy). For those who take oral medication to clean the intestines, they should drink plenty of water after taking the medicine. The final stool should be clear water or light yellow, without fecal residue, which is the best intestinal cleansing effect.

Notice:

1. Understand the temperature, concentration, flow rate, pressure and liquid volume of enema. For example, for typhoid patients, the solution should not exceed 500ml and the pressure should be low (the liquid level should not be more than 30cm from the anus). The cooling enema should be retained for 30 minutes before discharge. Measure the body temperature 30 minutes after defecation and record it.

2. Pay attention to the patient's response during the enema process. If the patient shows pale complexion, cold sweat, severe abdominal pain, rapid pulse, palpitations, shortness of breath, etc., stop the enema immediately and notify the doctor for treatment.

3. Contraindications: Enema is not suitable for patients with acute abdomen, gastrointestinal bleeding, pregnancy, severe cardiovascular disease, etc.

4. During the operation, try to expose the patient's limbs as little as possible to protect the patient's self-esteem and prevent him from catching cold.

5. Patients with hepatic encephalopathy are prohibited from using soap water enema; patients with congestive heart failure or water and sodium retention are prohibited from using saline enema.