Regularly performing colonoscopies, allowing more time for examinations, and using dye to improve visibility may help clinicians detect more polyps in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). | Digestive Sys ...

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A boy with abdominal pain and altered bowel habits undergoes colonoscopy, revealing a juvenile polyp with rare bone formation.

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Colorectal Cancer Alliance, shared on X: “In November of 2025, I went to my primary care physician because I was having nearly constant stomach pain and blood in my stool. I was given a take-home ...