Anoscopy Treatment in India

Aditya Malhotra, a 28-year-old software engineer,...

Aditya Malhotra, a 28-year-old software engineer, had been experiencing intermittent rectal bleeding and a persistent feeling of fullness for three months. Initially, he dismissed it as hemorrhoids from his sedentary job. However, the bright red blood on the toilet paper became more frequent, and he started having mild pain during bowel movements. Worried but embarrassed, he finally confided in his primary care doctor, who referred him to a gastroenterologist. The gastroenterologist, noting the symptoms, recommended an anoscopy to visually examine the anal canal and lower rectum for internal hemorrhoids, fissures, or other causes. During the procedure, Aditya was anxious but found the insertion of the lubricated, lighted scope to be more uncomfortable than painful. The doctor identified and treated a few small internal hemorrhoids with band ligation during the same visit. Recovery was swift with minor cramping. The bleeding stopped within days. Emotionally, Aditya moved from fear and shame about the symptoms to immense relief and a lesson in not ignoring bodily signs. He felt empowered by taking control of his health.