Inflammatory bowel disease is the umbrella term for two conditions that cause chronic inflammation within the digestive system: ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic condition that causes abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits, affecting the frequency of bathroom visits and the consistency of stool.
Ulcerative colitis is characterized by chronic swelling and sores in the colon that cause bleeding, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Colonoscopy is a procedure that uses an endoscope to examine the inside of the large intestine. Learn more about this procedure.
Cancer screening is any method of looking for cancer before it causes symptoms and may be easier to treat.
For patients having a colonoscopy, Yale Medicine's anesthesiologists offer both conscious sedation and general anesthesia, tailored to your needs.
Blood in the stool can be an alarming symptom that signals underlying conditions from hemorrhoids to colon cancer.
A type of cancer that starts in the anus can can cause rectal bleeding and anal pain.
Abdominal pain is a common symptom; emergency medicine doctors use physical exams and other tools to diagnose its cause.
GERD refers to the regurgitation of stomach acid into the esophagus. Learn about symptoms and treatment.