Bowel Care Pathway – Faecal Incontinence
Faecal Incontinence is a clinical syndrome characterised by unexpected small or large leaks, use the bathroom very frequently, have difficulty clearin...
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Procedures
Our colorectal specialists are experienced and friendly.If you?re looking for advice, pain relief, or specialist treatment, a colorectal surgeon may be able to help you.
Speak to your GP about obtaining a referral. We?re looking forward to assisting you.
At Coast Colorectal, we can assist patients on the Gold Coast and Tweed Coast who require appendix surgery.
Often, they can be removed under local anaesthetic, but it?s more common to remove them under a general anaesthetic.
The treatment recommended for you will depend on the area of your bowel that needs to be removed.
If you need a colonoscopy, it?s normal to want to know what happens in a colonoscopy, and what happens afterwards.
[fish-er] An anal fissure is a small tear in the thin, moist tissue (mucosa) that lines the anus.
[fis-tu-lar] An anal fistula is an abnormal communication (connection) between the anal canal and the skin of the anal area.
At Coast Colorectal, we provide gastroscopy. You can learn more about this common procedure below.
If you have been experiencing haemorrhoids, your colorectal surgeon will have explained that there are many different options for haemorrhoid treatment.
This form of surgery is also known as ?keyhole? surgery, because it involves using smaller incisions, creating a keyhole-like opening.
We often assist patients with faecal incontinence. One treatment method for this condition is sacral nerve modulation.
Important Information
Looking After Your Bowel
Bowel habits are formed early in life. We may pick up poor habits and develop problems because we rarely talk about how to look after our bowels. Many...
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