"Colonic Diseases"
Evaluation of the PillCam Colon Capsule Endoscopy (PCCE) Preparation and Procedure Prospective Phase II Randomized Trial of Postoperative Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Patients With High Risk Colon Cancer Effects of the Soluble Mediators of Mastocytes ... [... more]
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ASGE physicians and surgeons have highly specialized training in endoscopic procedures of the digestive tract; including upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography ... [... more]
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Figure 3 at right: The open ends of the colon are rejoined.)
What is a laparoscopic proctosigmoidectomy? A laparoscopic proctosigmoidectomy is an operation that removes a diseased section of the rectum and sigmoid colon. Cancers of the colon and rectum Some types of non-cancerous growths in the colon and ... [... more]
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Collagenous Colitis Treatment: Q & A
The disorder you asked about, collagenous colitis, is a rare but treatable inflammatory disorder of the colon. It is characterized by chronic watery diarrhea (sometimes up to 30 times per day), which might lead to dehydration weakness, ... [... more]
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Colon cleansing: Is it helpful or harmful?
Proponents believe colon cleansing provides health benefits. But doctors take a different view. I've read many negative things about colon cleansing, but I don't believe any of them. Colon cleansing generally sounds like a good way to clear ... [... more]
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Redundant colon: A health concern?
Redundant colon refers to an elongated large intestine that has repetitive, overlapping loops. The term "redundant colon" describes a large intestine (colon) that is longer than normal and as a result has repetitive, overlapping loops. [... more]
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Insoluble fiber
Excessive swallowing due to nervous tension or postnasal drip Abdominal bloating and discomfort may be due to intestinal sensitivity or symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. To relieve symptoms, avoid: Tighten abdominal muscles by pulling in your ... [... more]
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Official website of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH is one of the world's foremost medical research centers. An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH is the Federal focal point for health research. The ... [... more]
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MedlinePlus Health Information from the National Library of Medicine Start here with 750 topics on conditions, diseases and wellness About your prescription and over-the-counter medicines, herbs and supplements A service for finding local ... [... more]
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ASGE physicians and surgeons have highly specialized training in endoscopic procedures of the digestive tract; including upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography ... [... more]
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