A sluggish tummy can bring down your day. A leading G.I. doctor explains what to do when you can't go, and when it's time to see a doctor.

The stent will expand once it is inside the colon, allowing the blockage to clear ... In certain cases, the doctor might need to perform a rectal examination to check for fecal impaction. Nausea and ...

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Fecal occult-blood screening may yield an additional benefit: a reduction in the incidence of colorectal cancer, resulting from the detection and removal of premalignant adenomatous polyps.

What is the fecal immunochemical test and how does it assist clinicians performing a colonoscopy to accurately diagnose colorectal disease?

Hemorrhoids and colon cancer can both cause symptoms of rectal bleeding, but diagnosis and treatment are different. It's important to get either condition diagnosed.

A fecal microbiota transplant involves placing specially prepared fecal matter from a healthy donor into the colon of someone with a digestive condition like UC.

In a research study, some doctors will wear Apple Vision Pro during colonoscopies to explore how spatial computing can support real-time cancer detection.

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[3] Use of Fecal Immunochemical Testing (FIT) for risk stratification of patients with symptoms of colorectal cancer referred for diagnostic colonoscopy. Gastroenterology (2024).

Out-of-pocket expenses for bowel preparation may limit access to colonoscopy, potentially delaying diagnosis and treatment, according to a study published in Gastroenterology.“To have a test ...