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To confirm a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis, most patients will need to have either flexible sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy. Both procedures involve the use of a small movable camera and a light to view the insides of your large intestine. During either procedure, a biopsy may be done. In a biopsy, small samples of tissue are clipped from the lining of the intestine so that they can be examined under a microscope for signs of inflammation.
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Bumps on the Vagina: How to know if it is Serious
Maybe you are shaving or showering and you feel a bump down there. You have probably always been taught that any sort of lump under the... Read more »
Vagina Lumps & Bumps: What are they?
A common concern of women are bumps that they discover on the vulva. Before you panic, know that there are a several causes of bumps or... Read more »
It's Still All About the G Spot
It was back in 1950 when a doctor described a "surprisingly sensitive spot inside the vagina near the urethra." He made this very distinct... Read more »
Genital Bumps, Lesions, Sores, Warts, Scabs and Ulcers in Men
About once or twice a month, I see a young male in his late teens or early 20s who come to me to evaluate a bump or lesion on his penis.... Read more »
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Peptic Ulcers: Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesIn 1982, two Australian scientists identified H. pylori as the main cause of stomach ulcers. They showed that inflammation of the stomach and... Read more »
Ulcerative Colitis: Causes
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CausesDoctors do not know the exact causes of inflammatory bowel disease. IBD appears to be due to an interaction of many complex factors including... Read more »
Peptic Ulcers: Treatment for Bleeding Ulcers
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In the past, it was common practice to tell people with peptic ulcers to consume small amounts of bland foods frequently throughout the day. Research... Read more »
Peptic Ulcers: Treatment for NSAID-Induced Ulcers
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The following drugs are sometimes used to treat peptic ulcers caused by either NSAIDs or H. pylori.AntacidsMany antacids are available without a... Read more »
Ulcers
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An ulcer is a crater-like lesion on the skin or mucous membrane of the mouth, stomach, and other body areas. Considerations Common... Read more »
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