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Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy: A colonoscopy is an assessment of the large intestine (colon) using a colonoscope inserted into the colon.

Symptoms Associated with Colonoscopy

These symptoms may be diagnosed by, screened for, or associated with Colonoscopy:

Diseases Associated with Colonoscopy

These diseases or medical conditions may be diagnosed by, screened for, or associated with Colonoscopy:

Descriptions of Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy: An examination of the inside of the colon using a thin, lighted tube, called a colonoscope, inserted into the rectum. Samples of tissues may be collected for examination under a microscope.
Source: National Institute of Health

Basic Information: Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy: Using an endoscope to examine the interior lining of the colon.

Disease or Condition count: 12; see list of conditions below. These are the diseases or medical conditions in which the medical test 'Colonoscopy' may be involved.

Diseases and Conditions that List Colonoscopy as a Diagnostic Test

The following list of conditions have 'Colonoscopy' or similar listed as a medical diagnostic test in our database:

C

  • Colitis ... colonoscopy
  • Colorectal cancer ... Colonoscopy
  • Constipation ... colonoscopy
  • Crohn's disease ... colonoscopy

    D

  • Diarrhea ... Colonoscopy

    E

  • Endometrial Cancer ... colonoscopy

    F

  • Familial polyposis ... colonoscopy

    H

  • Hemorrhoids ... colonoscopy
  • Hirschsprung's disease ... colonoscopy

    I

  • Irritable bowel syndrome ... colonoscopy

    U

  • Ulcerative colitis ... colonoscopy
  • Uterine Cancer ... colonoscopy

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