A colonoscopy is a procedure that examines the insides of the colon (large intestine) and rectum. It is used to detect early signs of issues in the digestive tract, such as inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer.
Endoscopy and colonoscopy are both medical procedures that use a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera (endoscope) to examine the inside of your digestive system.
Colonoscopy and gastroscopy are two common endoscopic procedures used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. These procedures can diagnose gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms like abdominal pain or unusual bowel movements.