Hyperplastic polyps in the colon are typically harmless, with a very low risk of causing cancer. However, doctors may choose to painlessly remove them during a colonoscopy. Hyperplastic polyps are ...

Q: I had a polyp removed at my last colonoscopy. Does this mean I will get colon cancer? A: Colon polyps are abnormal growths that develop in the lining of the colon (large intestine). They are ...

An analysis of older adults revealed that subtypes of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) such as erosive esophagitis, nonerosive reflux disease, and Barrett esophagus were associated with an ...

Patients with incomplete colorectal polyp resections were at higher risk for more metachronous neoplasia and advanced neoplasia compared to patients who had a complete polyp resection, a post-hoc ...

Researchers have identified immune cell clusters that may drive intestinal scarring in Crohn’s disease, offering hope for targeted treatments. Separately, gastroenterologists are highlighting the ...

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in Europe, but timely screening can be highly effective in preventing it. Colonoscopy is considered the gold standard for this purpose. It ...

A sigmoidoscopy is a test a doctor uses to examine the lower portion of the colon. This procedure can help detect conditions such as colorectal cancer. A sigmoidoscopy involves using a thin instrument ...