Evaluating the Accuracy of Hemorrhoids: Comparison Among Specialties and Symptoms.

CONCLUSIONS: A variety of anorectal complaints are diagnosed as hemorrhoids by providers who have initial contact with the patients. Educational programs directed toward improving physician knowledge can potentially improve diagnostic accuracy and earlier initiation of appropriate care. Presenting symptoms other than protrusion lead to higher rate of misdiagnosis by a referring physician. See Video Abstract at http://links.lww.com/DCR/A847. PMID: 31188188 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Pain Physician - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tags: Dis Colon Rectum Source Type: research