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Results 1 - 4 of 4 for Bowel polyps
  1. Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... no polyps were found in previous tests) Disadvantages Bowel prep needed May miss small polyps Exposure to a small amount of radiation Traditional ... test (gFOBT) Advantages No risk to colon No bowel prep Sample can be ... some signs of polyps and/or cancer Dietary restrictions required before testing ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/colorectal-cancer-screening-tests - Medical Tests
  2. Barium Swallow: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... esophagus, stomach, or first part of the small intestine. If your results were not normal, it may mean you have one of the following conditions: Hiatal hernia Ulcers Tumors Polyps Diverticula , a condition in which small sacs form ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/barium-swallow - Medical Tests
  3. Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT): MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... be caused by a variety of conditions, including: Polyps , abnormal growths on ... a type of inflammatory bowel disease Colorectal cancer , a type of cancer that ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/fecal-occult-blood-test-fobt - Medical Tests
  4. Anoscopy: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... problems in those areas, including hemorrhoids, fissures, and polyps. Learn more. ... tears in the lining of the anus Anal polyps , abnormal growths on the lining of the anus ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/anoscopy - Medical Tests