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Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy (koh-luh-NAH-skuh-pee) lets the physician look inside your entire large intestine, from the lowest part, the rectum, all the way up through the colon to the lower end of the small intestine. The procedure is used to detect early signs of cancer in the colon and rectum by examining inflamed tissue, abnormal growths, ulcers, bleeding, etc.. It is also used to diagnose the causes of unexplained changes in bowel habits.

Constipation

Constipation is marked by infrequent or difficult bowel movements or a complete lack of bowel movements altogether. Discover the symptoms of a constipated colon, negative health effects of being constipated, and some methods for alleviating symptoms such as improving your diet, colon cleansing, and organic health supplements.