Diagnosis
Information about diagnostic tests including colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, upper and lower GI series, x-rays, and more.
Upper Endoscopy
Information about the diagnostic test called upper endoscopy, including what it is, what it's used for, preparation, how it's done, and the risks involved.
Information about the diagnostic test called upper endoscopy, including what it is, what it's used for, preparation, how it's done, and the risks involved.
X-Rays for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Information about x-rays, including what they are, what they're used for, preparation, how they're done, and the risks involved.
Information about x-rays, including what they are, what they're used for, preparation, how they're done, and the risks involved.
Barium Enema
A barium enema is a test that is used to help a physician determine what is going on inside the large intestine and make a diagnosis.
A barium enema is a test that is used to help a physician determine what is going on inside the large intestine and make a diagnosis.
Use an Enema
An enema may be used for several purposes, including in preparation for a colonoscopy, surgery, giving birth, or for constipation or fecal impaction.
An enema may be used for several purposes, including in preparation for a colonoscopy, surgery, giving birth, or for constipation or fecal impaction.
Get the Most from Your Doctor's Appointment
Would you go to an exam without studying? No! So why go to the doctor's office without having done your homework? Learn how to better manage your doctor's visits.
Would you go to an exam without studying? No! So why go to the doctor's office without having done your homework? Learn how to better manage your doctor's visits.
Diagnostic Test - Biopsy
Information about biopsies , including what it is, what it's used for, preparation, how it's done, and the risks involved.
Information about biopsies , including what it is, what it's used for, preparation, how it's done, and the risks involved.
Diagnostic Tests - Stool Culture
When gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea do not resolve on their own, a stool culture may be used to identify any harmful bacteria that are causing the symptoms.
When gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea do not resolve on their own, a stool culture may be used to identify any harmful bacteria that are causing the symptoms.
How IBD is Diagnosed
When a patient sees the doctor with symptoms that may point to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a series of tests are used to make the diagnosis. These tests can range from simple blood tests, to more invasive endoscopic procedures.
When a patient sees the doctor with symptoms that may point to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a series of tests are used to make the diagnosis. These tests can range from simple blood tests, to more invasive endoscopic procedures.
Digestive Basics - Liver Biopsy
A liver biopsy is necessary when some other test (such as an x-ray or blood test) indicates that there may be a problem with the liver.
A liver biopsy is necessary when some other test (such as an x-ray or blood test) indicates that there may be a problem with the liver.
Glossary Definition - Sigmoidoscopy
A definition of the term 'Sigmoidoscopy.'
A definition of the term 'Sigmoidoscopy.'
Diagnositc Tests - Upper GI Series
Information about upper GI series, including what it is, what it's used for, preparation, and how it's done.
Information about upper GI series, including what it is, what it's used for, preparation, and how it's done.
New DNA Test for Colon Cancer
A new, non-invasive DNA test for colon cancer is on the horizon. It could replace the fecal occult blood test, and enable more people to get tested for colon cancer.
A new, non-invasive DNA test for colon cancer is on the horizon. It could replace the fecal occult blood test, and enable more people to get tested for colon cancer.
Barium Enema
What to expect when having a barium enema (also called a lower gastrointestinal series) including risks.
What to expect when having a barium enema (also called a lower gastrointestinal series) including risks.
Biopsy
Information about different kind of biopsies, which are samples of a small amount of tissue or cells that will be examined in a laboratory.
Information about different kind of biopsies, which are samples of a small amount of tissue or cells that will be examined in a laboratory.
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Preparation, procedure and risks of this test used to diagnose liver, gallbladder, bile duct, and pancreas problems.
Preparation, procedure and risks of this test used to diagnose liver, gallbladder, bile duct, and pancreas problems.
Fecal Occult Blood Test
More information about this test (also called stool gaiac or hemoccult test) that is used to examine stool for traces of blood that can not be seen with the naked eye.
More information about this test (also called stool gaiac or hemoccult test) that is used to examine stool for traces of blood that can not be seen with the naked eye.
Sigmoidoscopy
Preparation, risks, and procedure for this test which is used ot examine the last one third of the large intestine, which includes the rectum and sigmoid colon.
Preparation, risks, and procedure for this test which is used ot examine the last one third of the large intestine, which includes the rectum and sigmoid colon.
Upper Endoscopy
More information about this test (also called an EGD, short for esophagogastroduodenoscopy) used to examine the esophagus, stomach and duodenum (first section of the small intestine).
More information about this test (also called an EGD, short for esophagogastroduodenoscopy) used to examine the esophagus, stomach and duodenum (first section of the small intestine).
Upper GI Series
Procedure and preparation for an upper gastrointestinal (upper GI) series which utilizes X-rays to find problems in the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (the first section of the small intestine).
Procedure and preparation for an upper gastrointestinal (upper GI) series which utilizes X-rays to find problems in the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (the first section of the small intestine).
X-Rays
Risks, preparation and procedures for this common test.
Risks, preparation and procedures for this common test.
CT Scan
Excellent information about this test including advantages, disadvantages, test procedure, and preparation.
Excellent information about this test including advantages, disadvantages, test procedure, and preparation.
Introduction to Diagnostic Techniques
Written by an M.D, this is a great explanation of procedures used to diagnose IBD.
Written by an M.D, this is a great explanation of procedures used to diagnose IBD.
Lower Gastrointestinal (GI) Series
What to expect during this procedure, as well as how to prepare for it, if it will be uncomfortable, and what areas of the digestive system are examined.
What to expect during this procedure, as well as how to prepare for it, if it will be uncomfortable, and what areas of the digestive system are examined.