Should You See a Proctologist?

Plus, why you need a hobby. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [Health Central | Healthy Self ](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGTOnQobgomXoHntYYIACU7lHf2LJF43BhO72BxDlcu37XUe4zasKx0lYUfUcMpGDA3RabSPlw=) [Do You Need to See a Colorectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?]() [Do You Need to See a Colorectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGTOnQobgomXoHntYYIACU7lHf2LJF43BhO72BxDlcu37XUe4zasKx0lYUfUcMpGDA3RabSPlw=) If you’re dealing with a problem in your colon, rectum, or anus, your primary care doctor may refer you to a specialist in [colorectal surgery](), formerly known as proctology. Here’s what these highly trained specialists treat and what to expect at your visit. [How Getting a Hobby Can Help Your Chronic Condition]() [How Getting a Hobby Can Help Your Chronic Condition](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGTOnQobgomXoHntYYIACU7lHf2LJF43BhO72BxDlcu37XUe4zasKx0lYUfUcMpGDA3RabSPlw=) Distraction, self-expression, a sense of accomplishment—these are just a few of the [benefits]() having a creative pursuit can bring to your chronic life, our RA columnist Lene Andersen writes. [Is It Normal to Bleed After Sex?](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGTOnQobgomXoHntYYIACU7lHf2LJF43BhO72BxDlcu37XUe4zasKx0lYUfUcMpGDA3RabSPlw=) [Is It Normal to Bleed After Sex?]() From lack of lubrication to polyps and precancer, there are a number of [reasons why you might be having postcoital bleeding](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGTOnQobgomXoHntYYIACU7lHf2LJF43BhO72BxDlcu37XUe4zasKx0lYUfUcMpGDA3RabSPlw=). Here’s what to know, including when to see your doctor. [Is Ozempic safe to use during pregnancy?](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGTOnQobgomXoHntYYIACU7lHf2LJF43BhO72BxDlcu37XUe4zasKx0lYUfUcMpGDA3RabSPlw=) [We have the answer!](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGTOnQobgomXoHntYYIACU7lHf2LJF43BhO72BxDlcu37XUe4zasKx0lYUfUcMpGDA3RabSPlw=) The research on using Ozempic (semaglutide) and other GLP-1 receptor agonists to treat type 2 diabetes or obesity during pregnancy[isn’t clear-cut](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGTOnQobgomXoHntYYIACU7lHf2LJF43BhO72BxDlcu37XUe4zasKx0lYUfUcMpGDA3RabSPlw=). For this reason, doctors generally have women who are taking GLP-1s switch to a different drug if they become pregnant or are trying to conceive. [This Easy Pasta Salad Will Boost Your Antioxidant Intake](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGTOnQobgomXoHntYYIACU7lHf2LJF43BhO72BxDlcu37XUe4zasKx0lYUfUcMpGDA3RabSPlw=) Let’s Do Lunch! [This Easy Pasta Salad Will Boost Your Antioxidant Intake]() This [Roasted Veggie Pesto Pasta Salad](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGTOnQobgomXoHntYYIACU7lHf2LJF43BhO72BxDlcu37XUe4zasKx0lYUfUcMpGDA3RabSPlw=) can be served warm or cold and features an earthy kale-basil pesto, which is rich in polyphenols and vitamin K. Load it up with a colorful array of seasonal vegetables for maximum anti-inflammatory nutrients. [100.6k]() Approximate number of people in the U.S. who will be diagnosed with melanoma in 2024, according to the American Cancer Society. While this skin cancer can be deadly, learning [how to spot it early]() can greatly increase the cure rate. #Let’s Get Social Living with endometriosis can be filled with uncertainty and discomfort—but the power to manage this pelvic condition is in your hands. Head to HealthCentral’s Instagram to learn the eight key questions to ask your doctor about treating and managing endo, and follow all our social channels to learn more about living your best life with endometriosis and more than 150 other chronic conditions. [Facebook]() ‌ ‌ [Pinterest](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGTOnQobgomXoHntYYIACU7lHf2LJF43BhO72BxDlcu37XUe4zasKx0lYUfUcMpGDA3RabSPlw=) ‌ ‌ [Twitter](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGTOnQobgomXoHntYYIACU7lHf2LJF43BhO72BxDlcu37XUe4zasKx0lYUfUcMpGDA3RabSPlw=) [Let’s Get Social](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGTOnQobgomXoHntYYIACU7lHf2LJF43BhO72BxDlcu37XUe4zasKx0lYUfUcMpGDA3RabSPlw=) Follow us! [Health Central | Facebook]() [Health Central | Pinterest](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGTOnQobgomXoHntYYIACU7lHf2LJF43BhO72BxDlcu37XUe4zasKx0lYUfUcMpGDA3RabSPlw=) [Health Central | Instagram](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGTOnQobgomXoHntYYIACU7lHf2LJF43BhO72BxDlcu37XUe4zasKx0lYUfUcMpGDA3RabSPlw=) [Health Central | Twitter](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGTOnQobgomXoHntYYIACU7lHf2LJF43BhO72BxDlcu37XUe4zasKx0lYUfUcMpGDA3RabSPlw=) You are receiving this message because you subscribed to Health Central's Healthy Self newsletter. [Share with a friend]() ‌ ‌ ‌ [Unsubscribe]() ‌ ‌ ‌ [View in Browser]() © 2024 HealthCentral Corporation | All Rights Reserved.