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Flexible sigmoidoscopy enables the doctor to carefully examine the rectum and sigmoid colon, and to…

Gastroesophageal reflux occurs when contents in the stomach flow back into the esophagus because the…

To evaluate minor rectal bleeding, your doctor may perform a digital rectal examination. In addition,…

Diverticulosis is a common condition in the United States that affects half of all people…

In the PEG procedure, the doctor places and secures a feeding tube into the stomach.…

What is a colon polyp? Polyps are benign growths (noncancerous tumors or neoplasms) involving the…

During upper endoscopy, your doctor examines the lining of the upper part of your gastrointestinal…

How early screening for colon cancer saves lives Approximately 150,000 new cases of colorectal cancer…