IBS strikes often Most people are surprised to learn they are not alone with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). In fact, IBS affects about 1 out of 10 people or more. IBS is one of the most common disorders seen by doctors. There’s no single treatment or cure, but here are various ways to manage IBS …

What is an endoscopy? Endoscopy is a general term for a medical procedure that uses an endoscope. An endoscope is a small, tube-like instrument that is inserted into the body through a tiny incision or a body opening. It has a lighted camera that sends pictures of the inside of your body to a video …

What is a colonoscopy? A colonoscopy is one of many tests that may be used to screen for colon cancer. It is used to find ulcers, colon, polyps, tumors, and areas of inflammation or bleeding. Preparation and instructions Before this test, you will need to clean out your colon (colon prep). Colon prep takes 1 …