Which parts of the colonoscopy

Colonoscopy can examine the rectum, colon, cecum and other parts.

1. Rectum

is located above the anus, colonoscopy will first observe the rectum after insertion from the anus, which can assist in the diagnosis of hemorrhoids, proctitis, rectal cancer and other diseases.

2. Colorectum

and colon are continuous, so colonoscopy can also be extended to the colon. The doctor will slowly advance the lens to observe the internal conditions of the colon, which can assist in the diagnosis of colitis, colon polyps, colon cancer and other diseases.

3. The cecum

is located in the right lower abdomen, connected with the colon, colonoscopy can further inward also check the cecum, which can assist in the diagnosis of appendicitis, cecal torsion, cecal cancer and other diseases.