Bellin Health offers a variety of screenings that can help identify digestive issues.
Barium enema – a barium enema, or lower gastrointestinal (GI) examination, is an X-ray examination of the large intestine (colon and rectum). The test is used to help diagnose diseases and other problems that affect the large intestine.
Fecal occult blood test (FOBT) - A fecal occult blood test is performed to look for microscopic amounts of blood in stool. FOBT is a simple, low-cost screening tool for colon polyps or colon cancer.
Flexible sigmoidoscopy – This test allows the doctor to look at the lower third of the colon. During a sigmoidoscopy exam, samples of any growths can be collected (biopsied), and precancerous and cancerous growths can sometimes be removed.
Colonoscopy - This screening method allows a doctor to inspect the entire colon for polyps and cancer. During a colonoscopy, samples of any growths can be collected (biopsied), and precancerous and cancerous growths sometimes can be removed.
