Feb 28, 2024 · A colonoscopy (koe-lun-OS-kuh-pee) is an exam used to look for changes — such as swollen, irritated tissues, polyps or cancer — in the large intestine (colon) and rectum. …

Aug 1, 2024 · Tips for coping with your stoma after colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy surgery.

May 16, 2025 · A colostomy is an opening in the colon that lets stools pass from the body without going through the anus. During colostomy surgery, an opening is made in the belly called a …

Jul 9, 2025 · Virtual colonoscopy is one way to check for colon cancer. Discuss your colon cancer screening choices with a healthcare professional to see if virtual colonoscopy is the right …

Jan 22, 2025 · Find out more about the pros and cons of specific tests used for colon cancer screening, including colonoscopy, stool DNA test and virtual colonoscopy.

Jun 8, 2021 · I had bowel surgery due to bowel perforation during colonoscopy 9 years ago. 3 years ago during colonoscopy my gastroenterologist had to use a balloon to open the scar …

Jun 27, 2025 · Colonoscopy remains the gold standard for detecting and removing colon polyps before they have a chance to turn into colon cancer. But for the test to work as it should, your …

Dec 6, 2023 · Some groups recommend people over 75 may consider stopping colon cancer screening. Not everyone agrees. Learn about your colon cancer screening options.

Aug 24, 2022 · I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with colonoscopy prep prescriptions causing abnormal heart rhythms. I developed atrial flutter in early 2021 and have since had to …

Sep 4, 2023 · I just had my yearly colonoscopy/endoscopy two weeks ago and asked my doctor what the feedback on them was. She told me that their practice wasn't using them any longer …