Colonoscopy
By Ana F. Gonzalez
What is Colonoscopy?
It is a test that allows your doctor to look at the inner lining of your large intestine (rectum and colon).
How it works?
He or she uses a thin, flexible tube called a colonoscope to look at the colon.
Why?
A colonoscopy helps find ulcers, colon polyps, tumors, and areas of inflammation or bleeding