A proctoscopy (also called rigid sigmoidoscopy) is a procedure to examine the inside of the rectum and the anus. It is usually done to look for tumors, polyps, inflammation, bleeding, or hemorrhoids.

Does a proctoscope hurt?

It's done using very small tools passed up through the proctoscope. You may feel some cramping and fullness during this test, along with an urge to empty your bowels. But the procedure shouldn't be painful. The whole test takes about 10 minutes.

What is a proctoscope in medical?

(prok-TOS-koh-pee) A procedure that uses a proctoscope to look inside the anus and rectum. A proctoscope is a thin, tube-like instrument with a light and a lens for viewing. It may also have a tool to remove tissue to be checked under a microscope for signs of disease.