Lowering Salt in Your Diet. 1  Salt is regulated by FDA as a âgenerally recognized as safeâ (GRAS) ingredient. A GRAS substance is one that has a long history of safe, common use in foods, or that is determined to be safe, for the intended use, based on proven science. These substances need not be approved by FDA prior to being used.
Gastroenterologists are internists who specialize in diseases of the intestines. Gastroenterologists perform most colonoscopies. Other doctors who perform colonoscopies: Colon and rectal surgeons are general surgeons with extra training in the surgical treatment of intestinal and rectal conditions. General surgeons specialize in the surgical treatment of a variety of diseases, disorders and conditions. Some general surgeons focus their practice on the intestinal tract.
A colonoscopy is an examination of the lining of the colon with a lighted, flexible tube about the thickness of your finger. The doctor will insert the tube through your rectum and up through your colon, checking for abnormalities.Often during the colonoscopy, your doctor may perform other minor procedures such as a polyp removal. In addition, if necessary, a small piece of tissue (a biopsy) can be taken for examination in the lab.Please note that biopsies are taken for many reasons and do not necessarily imply cancer.ften during the colonoscopy, your doctor may perform other minor procedures such as a polyp removal. In addition, if necessary, a small piece of tissue (a biopsy) can be taken for examination in the lab. Please note that biopsies are taken for many reasons and do not necessarily imply cancer.