Colonoscopy is used to visually examine your entire colon and rectum for abnormalities. Colonoscopy is generally considered the procedure of choice for colon cancer screening. During the exam, a colonoscope — a long, flexible tube about the thickness of an adult finger — is inserted into your rectum. A tiny video camera at its tip [...]
Most people have small pouches in their colons that bulge out through weak spots. A pouch is called a diverticulum, and multiple pouches are called diverticula. This condition is called diverticulosis. When pouches become infected or inflamed, the condition is called diverticulitis. The cause of this disease is unknown, but it is believed that the [...]
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