Proctology is the study and treatment of disorders of the rectum, anus, colon and pelvic floor. A proctologist is a physician who treats problems such as hemorrhoids, birth defects of the anal area, cancer of the colon and rectum, and injuries to the anus. Some of these conditions may require surgery. Also treated by this specialist are anal fissures, fecal incontinence, perianal warts or severe constipation conditions.

North Dakota’s capital is Bismarck, but its largest city is Fargo. The population of North Dakota is sparse, at 636,677, and its northern border is adjacent to Canada. It became a state in 1889. North Dakota is a popular hunting and fishing site, along with summer hiking, biking and camping in the state parks. Visitors tour the Badlands National Park to see rock formations and prehistoric fossils. Farming takes up 90 percent of the land in North Dakota.

According to 2005 Census estimates, North Dakota has a population of 636,677. Of this population, 133,616 are under the age of 18 and 93,409 are at or above the age of 65.