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… Topic Overview What is a virtual colonoscopy? A virtual colonoscopy uses computed tomography (CT) or …
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… Condition Basics What are colon polyps? Colon polyps are growths in your … is abnormal, you'll probably have a follow-up colonoscopy to find the cause, which could be … look inside the colon and find polyps include colonoscopy , flexible sigmoidoscopy , and CT …
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… follow instructions on how to clean out your colon. This will help your doctor to be able … When you make your appointment for the colonoscopy, mention that you have diabetes. … and taking medicines. The doctor doing your colonoscopy ( gastroenterologist ) will want …
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… in the skin. This creates a stoma. Colostomy pouch in place slide 5 of 5 < Prev      Next > slide 5 of 5, Colostomy pouch in place, Body waste passes from the colon through the stoma into a colostomy pouch (or bag), which is taped to your body. …
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… (2010). Diverticulosis, diverticulitis, and appendicitis. In EG Nabel, ed., ACP Medicine , … (2010). Diverticulosis, diverticulitis, and appendicitis. In EG Nabel, ed., ACP Medicine , … (2010). Diverticulosis, diverticulitis, and appendicitis. In EG Nabel, ed., ACP Medicine , …
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… to spread. The most common symptoms include blood in your stools and very dark stools. You … you may feel like your bowels aren't emptying completely. Other symptoms may include belly … body. Blood tests, such as a complete blood count (CBC). These may be used to find the …
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… Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Lactose Intolerance Probiotics References Citations Osterman MT, … Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Lactose Intolerance Probiotics References Citations Osterman MT, …
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… Condition Basics What is metastatic or recurrent colorectal cancer? Metastatic cancer … extra calories to keep up your strength and prevent weight loss. Drink liquid meal … extra calories to keep up your strength and prevent weight loss. Drink liquid meal …
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… about them. Ulcerative Colitis: Should I Have Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 … colitis can cause side effects, such as cataracts or osteoporosis . Medicines do not … colitis can cause side effects, such as cataracts or osteoporosis . Medicines do not …
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… ( diverticula ) form in the wall of the colon and then become inflamed or infected. … in your stool. Flexible sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy. These may be done if you have … in the bowel. Learn more Abdominal Ultrasound Colonoscopy Digital Rectal Examination Digital …