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Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is a test that allows your doctor to look at the interior lining of your large intestine (rectum and colon). A colonoscopy is done using a thin, flexible viewing instrument called a colonoscope.
Colorectal Cancer - Health Tools

This health tool will help you make wise health decisions or take action regarding colorectal cancer.
Colorectal Cancer - Topic Overview

Is this topic for you? This topic provides information about the initial testing, diagnosis, and treatment of colorectal cancer. If you are looking for information on colorectal cancer that has come back or has spread to other parts of the body, see the t
Topic Overview

Your doctor may recommend earlier or more frequent testing if you: Already have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Have a first-degree relative (parent,brother,sister,or child) with an adenomatous polyp or colorectal cancer. Are an African American. Have had adenomatous polyps removed from your colon. This type of polyp is more likely to turn into cancer,but the risk is still very ...
Colon Polyps - Treatment Overview

Most colon polyps do not cause any problems, but they are typically removed during screening if you have a flexible sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy.
Colon Polyps - Exams and Tests

Unless colon polyps are large and cause bleeding or pain, the only way to know if you have polyps is to have one or more tests that explore the inside surface of your colon. Several tests can be used to detect colon polyps.
Colon Polyps - Home Treatment

There is no home treatment for colon polyps. But you can take steps that may help prevent colon polyps from developing.
Colon Polyps - Topic Overview

Colon polyps are small growths in your intestine.
Colon Polyps - Symptoms

Colon polyps usually do not cause symptoms unless they are larger than or they are cancerous. The most common symptom is rectal bleeding. Sometimes the bleeding may not be obvious (occult) and may only be discovered after doing a screening test.
Stool Tests for Colorectal Cancer

A fecal occult blood test detects blood in the stool by placing a small sample of stool on a chemically treated card, pad, or wipe; then a chemical developer solution is put on top of the sample.