Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

Flexible sigmoidoscopy (SIG-moy-DAH-skuh-pee) enables the physician to look at the inside of the large intestine from the rectum through the last part of the colon, called the sigmoid or descending colon. Physicians may use the procedure to find the cause of diarrhea, abdominal pain, or constipation. They also use it to look for early signs of cancer in the descending colon and rectum. With flexible sigmoidoscopy, the physician can see bleeding, inflammation, abnormal growths, and ulcers in the descending colon and rectum.

Please see OUR PHYSICIANS to schedule an appointment with a Family Practice or Internal Medicine Physician regarding your need for Sigmoidoscopy.

To learn more about Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Digestive Disorders, please visit the National Digestive Disease website www.digestive.niddk.nih.gov

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