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1 Citation Diverticulosis is a condition in which small, bulging pouches develop in the digestive tract. These diverticula usually develop when the wall of the colon gets weak and gives way or when pressure inside the lumen (the cavity inside the colon) increases to more than normal. Although these pouches can develop anywhere in the digestive tract, , technorati.com
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Anatomy and Physiology of the Colon 1 Citation To better understand the health of the digestive system and colon, it is helpful to first understand the different parts of the colon and their specific functions. This can help you become a stronger advocate for your own health and may grant you further insight into how your body works. The colon is made up of 6 parts all working collectively for a single purpose. Their purpose is ridding the body of toxins that have entered the body from food sources, environmental poisons, or toxins produce, technorati.com
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1 Citation Image via Wikipedia ????????????. Flexible sigmoidoscopy (SIG-moy-DAH-skuh-pee) enables the physician to look at the inside of the large intestine from the rectum through the last part of the colon, called the sigmoid or descending colon. Physicians may use the procedure to find the cause of diarrhea, abdominal pain, or constipation. They also use it to look for early signs of cancer in the descending colon and rectum. With flexible sigmoidoscopy, the physician can see bleeding, inflamm, technorati.com
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