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  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. Colorectal cancer 
    ... is cancer that starts in the large intestine (colon) or the rectum (end of the colon). It is also sometimes simply called colon cancer. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000262.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Angiodysplasia of the colon 
    Angiodysplasia of the colon is swollen, fragile blood vessels in the colon. These can result in bleeding and blood loss from the gastrointestinal ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000238.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Colon cancer screening 
    Colon cancer screening can detect polyps and early cancers in the large intestine. This type of screening ... TESTS There are several ways to screen for colon cancer. Stool test: Polyps in the colon and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002071.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Cologuard 
    Cologuard is a screening test for colon and rectal cancer. The colon sheds cells from its lining every day. These cells pass with the stool through the colon. Colon ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007747.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Colonoscopy 
    ... an exam that views the inside of the colon (large intestine) and rectum, using a tool called ... that can reach the entire length of the colon.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003886.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Irritable bowel syndrome 
    ... is inserted through the anus to examine the colon. You may need this test if: Symptoms began ... that can cause similar symptoms include: Celiac disease Colon cancer (cancer rarely causes typical IBS symptoms, unless ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000246.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Large bowel resection - discharge 
    ... E, Tosato SM, Abu-Freha N, Ellis CT. Colon and rectum. In: Townsend CM Jr, Beauchamp RD, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000151.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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