As with any health issue, there are more topics to consider than just the primary symptoms and treatments. Nutrition, genetics, mental health, and other treatment options can play an important role in improving and maintaining a higher quality of life. A well-informed patient has a better chance of having a high quality of life and better medical care. Use the buttons below or in the menu to the right to link to related topics.

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    Given Imaging has created capsule endoscopy, giving a better picture of what is really inside of a patient's small intestine. Health insurance companies in Europe and the United States are starting to cover this procedure.
     
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    Visicol is a relatively new prep for colonoscopies. Instead of drinking various liquid concoctions, the patient takes a total of 40 tablets with water over the course of treatment before the test.

Update: 07.Aug.'04