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ColonoscopyWhat Is the Difference Between Endoscopy and Colonoscopy?
Endoscopy is a test during which physicians can see the upper GI tract, i.e., the esophagus, stomach, and the duodenum or beginning of the small intestine. It is usually recommended in patients having:
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ColonoscopyWhy Does Constipation Occur After a Colonoscopy?
After a colonoscopy, some patients may have constipation since it can be linked to different steps related to the procedure. Now, I will explain in detail what causes these changes in the planet.
Jun 5, 2025Read
ColonoscopyCologuard vs Colonoscopy: Which Colorectal Cancer Screening Method Is Right for You?
Cologuard is a non-invasive, stool-based test designed to detect DNA markers and blood associated with colorectal cancer and precancerous polyps. Developed as an alternative for those who may avoid traditional colonoscopy, Cologuard can be done in the comfort of your own home.
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ColonoscopyWhat Should Women Know About Getting a Colonoscopy?
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women in the United States. Far from a male-only problem, colon cancer is not only a male issue. Indeed, 1 out of every 24 women will get colon cancer in her lifetime. A colonoscopy is a lifesaving screening that e
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ColonoscopyWhat Is a Colonoscopy Without Sedation?
A colonoscopy without sedation means it is done by feeding a flexible camera tube (colonoscope) into the rectum to inspect the colon, without giving patients anything to help them relax. While a patient is awake throughout the endoscopy, modern tools and experienced doctors help
May 31, 2025Read
ColonoscopyColonoscopy Near Me
Colonoscopy is a medical procedure used by gastroenterologists to observe the interior layer of the large intestine (colon and rectum). Through the use of a narrow, movable tube known as the Colonoscope, the physician can identify any abnormality such as polyps, tumors, ulcer, an
May 26, 2025Read
ColonoscopyColonoscopy Prep Not Working After 5 Hours
Colonoscopy prep usually entails drinking a bowel-cleansing agent that is meant to empty the intestines. Solutions used can include polyethylene glycol (PEG) or other laxatives like magnesium citrate or sodium sulfate. Patients are instructed on a clear liquid diet one day prior
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SymptomsWhat is Appendicitis?
Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, which could be due to blockage, infection, or other causes. If not treated, it could lead to rupture of the appendix, which has severe complications in the form of peritonitis or abscess.
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SymptomsWhat Is Atorvastatin Used For?
Medical professionals use atorvastatin primarily to decrease **elevated LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol** concentrations which doctors term "bad cholesterol." The medication lessens LDL cholesterol quantities while simultaneously increasing beneficial **HDL cholesterol*
May 16, 2025Read
Digestive HealthWhat is Amoxicillin Used For?
As an antibiotic made from penicillin, amoxicillin exists to battle bacterial infections in patients. Through its corrective action on bacterial cell wall development amoxicillin creates bacterial death by cellular destruction. Due to its chemical makeup Amoxicillin offers no tre
May 10, 2025Read
Digestive HealthWhat is a Flexible Sigmoidoscopy?
A flexible sigmoidoscopy is recommended for several reasons, including:
May 8, 2025Read
IBD/IBSWhat Is Crohn's Disease?
The inflammation is due to Crohn's disease and might be located almost anywhere in the digestive tract- from the **mouth to the anus.** It majorly affects the **small intestine, though it happens to occur, sometimes in the large intestine's initiation.** Infection may extend in l
Apr 24, 2025Read