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  What is An Anoscope? Anoscope is a medical instrument used by doctors to examine the anus and rectum. It is a 3–4 inches long tube made of medical-grade plastic. Anoscope has a light source at the end that allows clear viewing of the rectal tissues. How to Use An Anoscope? Doctors perform a medical procedure called anoscopy using an anoscope . It is a harmless process that checks the anal and rectal tissues for the above-mentioned diseases. You can perform an anoscope the following way on a patient: Ask the patient to empty their bladder and digestive tract before the exam. Prescribe a laxative or enema for constipated patients. Ask the patient to lie down and relax. Put the patient in either a fetal or bending-over position. Lubricate the anoscope with K-Y jelly or another lubricant. Insert the anoscope very carefully in the patient’s anus. Ask them to tense and relax their muscles for smooth insertion. Use the light to observe the anus and rectum for any abscess, fissure, or swelli