Colonoscopy is a procedure used to detect abnormalities in the large intestine (colon). One day before the procedure, it is advised not to eat any solid or semi-solid food, such as mashed potatoes, applesauce, oatmeal, etc. A clear liquid diet must be taken 24 to 72 hours before the pr...
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Dr. Patricia Clancy, a family physician in Concord, N.H., said most of her patients wanting a colorectal test are trying to avoid the dreaded colonoscopy. "If it's the same technology that we use when we test for blood in the stools, then I could see this as mildly helpful, only if...
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i also have a boil right on my waist. It hurts so bad I can't even wear boxers because the pressure from it hurts like hell. I'm trying putting a hot rag over see how it works. I've had it for over four days now. This is irritating and hurts. I hope this hot rag works. ...
Tea tree oil is a useful, anti-bacterial agent though I've never tried it myself. Eat a handful of raisins every day and try not to get stressed! Always wash your hands with soap before and after touching a boil. It's highly infectious and not practicing proper hygiene especially after...
An ileoscopy is a scope – a long thing tube with a light and camera on the end – of the ilium (small intestine) via the stoma. It’s different from a colonoscopy where the scope is inserted via the rectum. I’d never had this type of scope before last week but now I have expe...