After the fasting, the uncomfortable cleanse and a drowsy ride home, it's a relief to have your colonoscopy screening behind ...

Dear Dr. Gott: Please tell me what causes polyps in the colon. I had 11 removed in 2001, and now I have to have a colon test every year. Every year I have at least two or three more new polyps removed ...

Dear Dr. Gott: Please tell me what causes polyps in the colon. I had 11 removed in 2001, and now I have to have a colon test every year. Every year I have at least two or three more new polyps removed ...

Dear Reader: A nasal polyp is a noncancerous tumor that grows from the lining of your nose or sinuses, usually in the nasal passages. Nasal polyps often grow in clusters and obstruct airflow in and ...

The nose is the subject of many sayings. A measurement could be on the nose or an object right under your nose. You may be reminded to keep your nose clean and out of another’s affairs. While often ...

Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is a rare condition that predisposes you (makes you more susceptible) to precancerous colorectal adenomatous polyps. Adenomatous polyps are abnormal growths that ...

Melanosis coli is a medical condition caused by the release of a pigment molecule — called lipofuscin — into the mucus membranes of the large intestine (colon). Melanosis coli isn’t life-threatening.

Cronkhite-Canada syndrome (CCS) is a rare condition that can cause polyps in the digestive tract, hair loss, nail loss, changes to the skin, and diarrhea. There is currently no one standard treatment ...

Occasional constipation is common, but doctors warn that constipation lasting for months may signal colon cancer, especially ...