2. What is colonoscopy? Colonoscopy is a procedure used to see inside the colon and rectum. A flexible fiberscope that is passed through the anus, rectum and colon used to examine the upper portion of the colon. The procedure is used to look for early signs of colorectal cancer and can help doctors diagnose unexplained changes in bowel habits, abdominal pain, bleeding from the anus, and weight loss.
6. A blood test to determine the amount of waste product bilirubin in the blood stream. Elevated levels indicates liver disease
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8. Removing or pulling of teeth. A tooth extraction, as a rule, is the most traumatic dental appointment there is. Extractions are performed for a wide variety of reasons, including tooth decay that has destroyed enough tooth structure to render the tooth non-restorable. Extractions of impacted or problematic wisdom teeth are routinely performed, as are extractions of some permanent teeth to make space for orthodontic treatment.