Colorectal disease is used to describe the many digestive conditions that commonly affect the colon and rectum of our patients. These symptoms can range from mild to severe. Symptoms can often be replicated of other conditions which can make it quite difficult to diagnose. This is why it is important to understand colorectal disease and the role your colon plays within the digestive system so you can better understand the many various types of colorectal diseases. To diagnose colorectal disease, we use the latest technology and testing methods with minimally invasive endoscopic procedures. This helps diagnose all types of colorectal diseases. One of the most common diagnostic tests that are commonly used is a colonoscopy. Many of our patients are uncomfortable about the idea of going through a procedure like a colonoscopy; however, the entire exam is done in less than an hour and the complications are quite rare. Colonoscopies allow our doctor to investigate the lining of your colon which is one of the top ways to screen for colorectal cancer as well as any other diseases.