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A colonoscopy is a common procedure to examine the colon, or large intestine, and is a screening tool to detect colorectal cancer. Although it is a common screening procedure, many people procrastinate or never get one. For those people especially, here is some information on the facts and myths of colonoscopy.
The colon cancer rates have been increasing in younger adults, so it is vital to keep our colon healthy, clean, and cancer free. How to keep your colon healthy involves some fairly easy steps.
Seeing blood in your toilet, on your toilet paper, or on your stool is surely frightening. It signifies you are bleeding somewhere in your gastrointestinal tract. The reason can range from a simple, easily treated issue to a more serious condition. It is necessary to find out the source of any blood in stool. So, let’s discover when you should make an appointment with Dr. McFarlane at Hope Surgical. Continue reading “Blood In Stool: When To Make An Appointment”