Скачать или смотреть Preparing For Your First colonoscopy

Do I really need a colonoscopy? The purpose of a colonoscopy is to detect and/or evaluate the health of the large intestine, otherwise known as the colon. How do you know if you really need one?

As we age, digestive processes and activity slows down, resulting in reduced production and absorption of digestive juices.

Increased risk of diverticulosis and polyps – and for some – the development of colorectal cancer are common ailments of an aging gut.

When detected early, cancers within the colon are treatable. Approximately 80% of colon cancers can be observed and removed during a colonoscopy, while 50% of rectal cancers are felt during a rectal exam.