Articles, tagged with "digital rectal exam", page 1
21st June 2011
If you have signs and symptoms of hemorrhoids, make an appointment with your doctor. Depending on your signs and symptoms, your doctor may refer you to a specialist for evaluation and treatment. You can help your doctor by being prepared with as much info...
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Author:
bcured
27th May 2011
Prostate cancer is the cancer of prostate gland of the male reproductive system. The prostate cancer is the most prevalent concern of the society as it is the second leading cancer disease causing huge numbers of death tolls. Mostly, this cancer grows slo...
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Author:
ronieconroy
16th March 2011
In a particular coding scenario, the surgeon used a bivalve, suctioned the old blood from where a hemorrhoid had necrosed and fallen off; however the large vessel underneath was continuing to bleed (all carried out under anesthesia). Subsequent to this he...
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Author:
Erin Lang Masercola
07th March 2011
Urology deals with the disorders of urinary tract in both men and women and reproductive system of men. An urologist is a person who holds expert knowledge in the field of urology problems.
This article will deal with the medical condition of an enlar...
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Author:
quinlanmurray
10th February 2011
The term hemorrhoid refers to a condition in which the veins around the anus or lower rectum are swollen and inflamed. Although many people have hemorrhoids, not all experience symptoms. Hemorrhoids may result from straining to move stool. Other contribut...
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Author:
bcured
14th January 2011
Prostate cancer affects the prostate and the surrounding areas of the male's anatomy. It can usually be felt through the symptoms that begin to occur and they are usually telltale enough that you will want to seek medical attention anyway. But knowing tha...
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Author:
Roberto Sedycias
14th December 2010
If you want to keep the money coming for in-office examination of fecal occult blood test (FOBT), you should train eyes on the difference between three hemoccult codes and their purpose.
Here's a scenario:
A 60-year old patient presented in the offic...
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Author:
James Smith
06th December 2010
If you want the reimbursements to keep coming for in-office examination of fecal occult blood test (FOBT), you should focus on the difference between three hemoccult codes and their purpose.
Here's a scenario: A patient presented in the office complaini...
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Author:
angela
18th October 2010
Nowadays, prostate cancer is glowing rapidly and almost 95% of prostate cancer is referred to as adenocarcinoma. This disease is also known as ‘gland cancer’. For screening it, digital rectal exam is necessary. But this way of examination, is not pleasant...
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Author:
tanmay123
15th October 2010
Colon cancer, is one of the most common type of cancer, it is the growth of malignant cells in the colon or rectum. Tumors in the colon are slow - growing, but may eventually become large enough to obstruct the digestive tract. The cancer may spread to th...
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Author:
john daniel
29th June 2010
Colon cancer is also recognized as colorectal cancer. Tumors in the colon are slow growing, but could eventually become large enough to obstruct the digestive tract. This cancer is known as one of the deadliest cancers and account for a large number of de...
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Author:
john daniel
28th April 2010
Although there are several diagnostic tests that men can undergo to determine if they have prostate disorders, the two main ones are Digital Rectal Exam (DRE), and Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA). Other diagnostic tests that your doctor may order are the ...
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Author:
Edward Gooden
15th December 2009
Q. What's the latest recommendation for prostate screening?
A. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men. Although you may not want to take the time to see your doctor if you're feeling fine, regular checkups and screenings can...
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Author:
jeffrey schock
03rd December 2009
In 2009, about 192,280 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in males after skin cancer and is the second death-causing cancer ...
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Author:
HWNTeam
15th September 2009
Colon cancer is also known as colorectal cancer. Colon cancer is considered a cancerous growth in the appendix, colon and rectum of the human body. This cancer is one of the deadly cancers and account for a huge number of deaths. This disease develops in ...
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Author:
Muscle Man