Scope of Specialty

• Hemorrhoids – Swelling and inflammation of veins in the rectum and anus
• Anal Fissures – Unnatural cracks or tears in the anus
• Fistulas – Abnormal connections or passageways between the rectum or other anorectal area to the skin surface
• Constipation – Failure to pass stool or gas and fecal impaction
• Fecal Incontinence – Loss of regular control of the bowels
• Rectal Prolapse – Walls of the rectum protrudes through the anus
• Crohn’s Disease – Inflammatory disease of the intestines that may affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract
• Colorectal Cancer – Cancerous growths in the colon and/or rectum

Dr. Hixon also provides patient consultation for many other conditions of the colon and rectum.