Colonoscopy Demystified: Your Key to Preventing Colon Cancer

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What Is A Colonoscopy And The Signs That Need A
Colonoscopy Diagnostic

• Your routine health checkup was proceeding
  smoothly. You had a detailed conversation about
  the changes in your health! Recent laboratory
  tests make you happy and celebrate your birthday
  even in a better way. You believed that the
  doctor's visit for health might come to an end.
  However, your doctor broaches the subject that
  you have been apprehensive about arranging your
  initial colonoscopy screening.
• What is a colonoscopy?
• A colonoscopy is commonly used in colorectal
  cancer screenings., It is a medical examination
  that involves a thorough examination of the large
  intestine. It is a medical examination that
  involves a thorough examination of the large
  intestine.
• However many people feel embarrassed or afraid
  when faced with the procedure. During a
  colonoscopy, a specialist doctor examines the
  lining of your colon for any abnormal tissue
  growths called polyps. If left untreated could
  invite potentially cancerous situations.

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• The colonoscope is a flexible plastic tube
  equipped with a small digital camera and light at
  one end, which is used during the colonoscopy
  procedure. It is an effective method for
  detecting colon polyps or bowel cancer, as well
  as aiding in the diagnosis of symptoms like
  unexplained diarrhoea, abdominal pain, or blood
  in the stool. Additionally, it allows for the
  removal of early cancers and polyps during the
  same procedure.
• Though colon cancer may not produce visible
  symptoms in its early stages, routine colonoscopy
  screenings can detect and remove polyps before
  they become cancerous. A colonoscopy allows a
  specialist to carefully guide a camera-equipped
  instrument through the colon to closely inspect
  its lining for any signs of cancer or
  precancerous growth. This minimally invasive
  procedure provides a magnified view of the colon
  via a monitor, helping doctors find and remove
  dangerous polyps even when there are no outward
  symptoms.
• Early-stage colorectal cancer typically does not
  show symptoms, which is why colonoscopies play
  such a vital role. By using colonoscopies to
  examine the colon and rectum where cancer begins,
  doctors can detect and treat cancerous and
  precancerous cells early. Following colorectal
  cancer screening guidelines and getting
  recommended colonoscopies saves lives by finding
  colorectal cancer in its earliest, most treatable
  stages. Colonoscopies are also used as a
  diagnostic tool when people have concerning
  symptoms.

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• A colonoscopy can detect a variety of conditions,
  including cancer as well as other issues like
  diverticulosis, diverticulitis, intestinal
  infections, and inflammatory bowel disease!
• Signs that you may need a diagnostic colonoscopy
• Screening colonoscopies are preventive care for
  asymptomatic people, but a doctor may recommend a
  diagnostic colonoscopy to determine the cause of
  colorectal symptoms such as
• Persistent abdominal pain, cramps or gas
• Frequent indigestion
• Alterations in your gastrointestinal patterns,
  such as persistent constipation or diarrhoea
• Abnormal stool colour or unusual appearance of
  faeces regularly.
• Blood in your stool
• bleeding from the rectum
• pus or mucus in the stools
• Unexplained weight loss
• unexplained abdominal pain

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• A colonoscopy screening can find colon and rectal
  cancers early when treatment is most effective. A
  single colonoscopy can provide years of
  assurance. Most people can safely wait 10 years
  between colonoscopies.
• Conclusion
• Colonoscopies save lives by detecting colon
  polyps and removing them before they become
  cancerous. If you have concerns, consult the
  expert endoscopists at Crest Surgical Practice in
  Singapore. They can explain the value of
  colonoscopies for assessing colon health and
  determining if you need one. So dont delay,
  schedule today.

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