Anorectal symptoms and complaints are common and may be caused by a wide spectrum of conditions that affect the colon, rectum and anus. Although most conditions are benign and may be successfully treated in the outpatient’s clinics, a high index of suspicion for colorectal cancer should be maintained and all patients should be appropriately investigated.

At The ColoRectal Surgeon, a systematic approach is performed for an accurate, timely and efficient diagnosis of the underlying problem for our patients. The process is divided into a consultation with the specialist, a clinical examination, conveyance of a working diagnosis and a working management plan.

Anorectal and colonic symptoms which patients present to us include:

• Abdominal pain
• Anal pain
• Anal or rectal bleeding
• Pus discharge from and around anus
• Prolapse
• Itching around the anus
• Presence of swelling or lumps in or around anus
• Passage of mucus per rectum
• Constipation or straining during defecation
• Frequency of stool or diarrhoea
• Incontinence to flatus or faeces

For patients with a family history of colon and rectal cancer or polyps we offer a comprehensive bowel screening program.