Most colonoscopies in the U.S. happen while patients are asleep or heavily sedated. At what age should you get a colonoscopy? Experts suggest that most people start colon cancer screening at age 45. You may need screening at a younger age if you have inflammatory bowel disease or a family ...
A colonoscopy is a medical procedure. A doctor inserts a camera mounted on long, flexible tube called a colonoscope into your rectum and colon. Colonoscopies are done to prevent, treat, and monitor diseases of your large intestine, such as colorectal cancer. Your colonoscopy will likely be done...
A colonoscopyis an invasive procedure in which a physician places a long, flexible tube outfitted with a small video camera into the rectum. The camera allows the doctor to view the entire colon and search for abnormalities or changes that could be warning signs for colorectal cancer. There ar...
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Thanks to theAffordable Care Act, mostpreventive caremust be covered by your health insurance without requiring coinsurance, copayments, or even a deductible, as long as your health plan isn't grandfathered. This means you won’t have to pay coinsurance on things like your yearly physical exam...
How long will this procedure take? How do I need to prepare for the procedure? Is the procedure outpatient, or will I need to stay in the hospital? Who will be performing the procedure? Lifestyle Do I need to make lifestyle changes?
Because most cases of proctitis are caused by sexually transmitted infection, you may need antibiotics. Proctitis caused by other conditions, such as radiation therapy, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease, may last a long time. What causes proctitis flare ups? Proctitis is inflammation of the...
5 Steps for Picking a Medicare Plan Medicare is complicated, but experts can walk you through the process of choosing Medicare plan that works best for you. David LevineandElaine K. HowleyOct. 14, 2024 Medicare Open Enrollment Are you ready for fall Medicare open enrollment? Learn when...
Being childless does not have to mean being without the care and comfort you need as you age. The keys are healthcare and financial planning, nurturing your circle of friends, and keeping yourself healthy and happy. No matter what happens, as long as you keep yourself surrounded with loved ...
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