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Persistent watery diarrhoea has several possible causes. Learn how biopsies check for microscopic colitis, what other tests may help, and what to discuss after a normal-looking colonoscopy.

Food catching after you swallow needs assessment. Learn what gastroscopy can check, when biopsies may help, and which swallowing symptoms need emergency care rather than a routine appointment.

If you use Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or another GLP-1 medicine, tell your colonoscopy team early. Here is why your medicine, symptoms and fasting plan need to be considered together.

New constipation, diarrhoea or thinner stools? Learn which bowel changes need GP review, when colonoscopy may be recommended and warning signs not to ignore.

Capsule endoscopy Brisbane guide: what PillCam is, when it is used, and how it differs from colonoscopy and gastroscopy.

Colonoscopy sedation helps most people feel relaxed and drowsy. Learn what happens before, during and after your procedure.

A positive FIT test does not mean cancer. Learn what your bowel screening result means and why colonoscopy is usually the next step.

Blood when wiping can be haemorrhoids or fissures, but persistent or new rectal bleeding should be assessed. Learn when colonoscopy may be needed.

Learn when bowel screening starts in Australia, when colonoscopy is needed earlier, and which symptoms should not wait.

Understand the difference between at-home stool tests and colonoscopy, who each test is for, and when colonoscopy is preferred.