Microscopic Colitis

para>Digestive system

This drawing shows the organs in the body that process food. Together these organs are called "the digestive system," or "digestive tract. " � As food travels through this system, the body absorbs nutrients and water.

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Digestive system

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Colonoscopy

During a colonoscopy, you lie on your side and the doctor or nurse puts a thin tube with a camera into your anus (from behind). Then the doctor or nurse advances the tube into the rectum and colon. The camera sends video pictures from inside your colon to a television screen.

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Colonoscopy

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