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Diverticulitis
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Colonoscopy
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There are 3 basic tests for colon cancer: a stool test (to check for blood); sigmoidoscopy (inspection of the lower colon; and colonoscopy (inspection of the entire colon). All 3 are effective in catching cancers in the early stages, when treatment is most beneficial.
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Digestive System
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The esophagus, stomach, large and small intestine, aided by the liver, gallbladder and pancreas convert the nutritive components of food into energy and break down the non-nutritive components into waste to be excreted.
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• Definition
• Diverticulitis Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Diverticulitis Symptoms & Signs
• Diverticulitis Prevention
• Diverticulitis Diagnosis & Tests
• Diverticulitis Treatment
• Diverticulitis Prognosis
• Diverticulitis Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
• Pictures & Images
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Abscess
• Peritonitis
Tests & Exams
• Barium Enema
• Colonoscopy
• Sigmoidoscopy
Other Topics
• Abdominal Pain
• Acute
• Bloody or Tarry Stools
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Fiber
• Fistula
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Palpation
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