A colonoscopy procedure can be used for diagnostic and treatment purposes. A colonoscopy can allow your doctor to see inside the colon to diagnose problems and treat them right away. Many times, colon cancer causes no symptoms until it progresses significantly. As a result, the survival rate is less than many other forms of cancer.
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Colonoscopy is a procedure that involves introducing a thin, flexible, lighted instrument into the rectum to examine the large intestine (colon) for abnormalities. It is the gold standard for the detection of the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States—colon cancer. Nonetheless, even with the life-saving benefits of a colonoscopy, many people
Read MoreThings to Ask a Colonoscopy Doctor
If your gastroenterologist told you that you need to get a colonoscopy, it is natural to want to learn more about the procedure, such as its risks and what to expect during and after it. Here are some of the questions you might want to consider asking your doctor about colonoscopy. What Is a Colonoscopy?
Read MoreUnderstanding Endoscopy and Colonoscopy
A gastroenterologist may recommend an endoscopy or colonoscopy to investigate your digestive symptoms, diagnose, and treat your condition. An endoscopy and colonoscopy are often performed together. Both are minimally invasive procedures that use highly advanced tools to allow the doctor to see into your gastrointestinal tract. Endoscopy and colonoscopy both use a thin, flexible tube
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Colon cancer is a silent and deadly disease. It usually starts when harmless groups of cells known as polyps form inside the colon and turn cancerous. Many patients do not experience any symptoms in the early stages of the disease, highlighting the importance of early and regular screenings via colonoscopies. Colonoscopy is considered the gold
Read MoreHow Your Colon Works & Why Colonoscopies Are Needed
Are you putting off getting a colonoscopy? If so, you’re not alone. Many people put off having a colonoscopy year after year because they’re worried it will be an unpleasant, even painful experience. Although colonoscopies are not remotely painful, with every step from preparation to post-procedure care being designed for your comfort, people still firmly
Read MoreWhat is Colonoscopy Prep & Why is it Required?
The “prep” prior to the screening colonoscopy is the least looked-forward to part of the process but it is necessary in order to ensure that the procedure goes as successful as possible. If your colon is not properly and fully emptied of its contents, there is a high possibility that colon polyps and lesions will
Read MoreGet the Facts & Avoid Common Colonoscopy Myths
It’s true: Colonoscopies have a well-worn reputation of being unpleasant, but necessary. While the necessity of a colonoscopy is certainly real, the notion that having a colonoscopy is something that a person should dread or put off is completely untrue. In order to clear up some commonly held misconceptions about the colonoscopy procedure, we’ve assembled
Read MoreThe Difference between a Colonoscopy and an Endoscopy
Two procedures with vaguely similar names performed by specialists can tend to get mixed up every now and then. Both a colonoscopy and an endoscopy are used by specialists to examine and diagnosis existing and potential issues within a person’s body. However, where these issues originate is at the crux of the difference between the
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A colonoscopy is a procedure used to identify digestive problems and screen for colon cancer. Many patients claim the worst part of a colonoscopy is the preparation that must be done the day before the exam. While each person’s colonoscopy preparation will be different, here are the general steps to prepare yourself (you should always
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