Blood in the stool can be an alarming symptom that signals underlying conditions from hemorrhoids to colon cancer.
A group of syndromes characterized by the presence of numerous polyps in the colon, rectum, and/or other parts of the GI tract. People with GI polyposis syndromes are at increased risk for colorectal cancer and, in some cases, stomach cancer or cancers in other parts of the body.
A gastrointestinal stromal tumor is a rare type of cancer that starts in cells in the wall of the digestive tract. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Gastrointestinal cancers occur when DNA changes cause malignant (cancerous) cells to grow along the gastrointestinal tract. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. Learn more about this procedure.
Women with uterine fibroids who opt to have them surgically removed will usually be given general anesthesia before their procedure.
A nosebleed is a condition that occurs when a blood vessel inside the nose bursts. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A hemoglobin A1C test is a blood test that measures a person's average blood glucose level over the previous three months.
Laboratory tests that used to take days to come back can now be performed instantly and accurately, using point-of-care tests.