Do you know what (and where) your colon is? Also known as your large bowel, the colon is the end section of your digestive tract. It is a hollow tube that connects the end of the small intestine to the rectum. Your colon is around five feet long, and is used to store waste and absorb water before the waste is eliminated as stool. A colonoscopy gives your doctor or gastroenterologist a chance to look inside your large bowel. The doctor will check for inflammation, ulcers and lesions, and abnormal growths. This test is most often used to check for … Continue reading →