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Results 1 - 10 of 31 for colon
  1. Colorectal Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... cancer that develops in the tissues of the colon or rectum. Your colon and rectum are part of your digestive system: Your colon is the first and longest part of your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/colorectalcancer.html - Health Topics
  2. Colonic Polyps (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Colonic polyps grow in the large intestine, or colon. Most polyps are not dangerous. However, some polyps ... member with polyps Have a family history of colon cancer Most colon polyps do not cause symptoms. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/colonicpolyps.html - Health Topics
  3. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (National Library of Medicine)  
    Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a problem that affects the large intestine. It can cause abdominal cramping, bloating, and a change in bowel habits. Some people ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/irritablebowelsyndrome.html - Health Topics
  4. Colonic Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your colon, also known as the large intestine, is part of your digestive system. It's a long, hollow tube ... makes and stores stool. Many disorders affect the colon's ability to work properly. Some of these include: ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/colonicdiseases.html - Health Topics
  5. Colonoscopy (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... let your doctor look inside your rectum and colon (large intestine). They use instruments called scopes. Scopes ... ulcers, polyps, and cancer. Colonoscopy checks your entire colon and rectum. Flexible sigmoidoscopy checks the rectum and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/colonoscopy.html - Health Topics
  6. Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... that bulge outward through weak spots in your colon. They mostly form in the lower part of the colon. Diverticulosis is a condition in which you have ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/diverticulosisanddiverticulitis.html - Health Topics
  7. Small Intestine Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... connects your stomach to your large intestine (or colon) and folds many times to fit inside your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/smallintestinedisorders.html - Health Topics
  8. Ostomy (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... heal. The organ could be the small intestine, colon, rectum, or bladder. With an ostomy, there must ... is attached to the stoma. This bypasses the colon, rectum and anus. Colostomy - the colon is attached ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ostomy.html - Health Topics
  9. Ulcerative Colitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... ulcers, in the lining of the rectum and colon. It is one of a group of diseases ... symptoms. In severe cases, doctors must remove the colon. NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ulcerativecolitis.html - Health Topics
  10. Anemia (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... lead to anemia include: Heavy periods Pregnancy Ulcers Colon polyps or colon cancer Inherited disorders A diet that does not ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/anemia.html - Health Topics
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