Tag: Colonoscopy

  • HEALTH MATTERS 5/13: When Colonoscopy Reveals Diverticulosis

    HEALTH MATTERS 5/13: When Colonoscopy Reveals Diverticulosis

    By William N. Segal, MD So, you had your screening colonoscopy, and the results were negative. No cancerous or pre-cancerous growths. But your doctor did tell you that you have a condition called diverticulosis. You may not be familiar with this type of diagnosis. Here’s what you need to know. Common in the United States…