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Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in both men and women in the United States. This prevalence has prompted experts to update their screening guidelines: the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), in particular, recommends that adults with average risk for colorectal cancer get routine screening starting at age 45. However, does…
There are a number of screening tests available for colon cancer, but the two top choices and the most commonly used are colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy. If you’re due for your first colon cancer screening soon, here is what you need to know about each of the two procedures, particularly what they involve, to help you…
A colonoscopy is an outpatient procedure that involves inserting a colonoscope—a long, thin, and flexible tube with a miniature camera on its tip—into your rectum to obtain a live image of the lining of your colon. The main purpose of the procedure is to detect polyps and other abnormalities in the large intestine (colon) and…
Have you been having any gut problems? While the cause might be insignificant and treatable with home remedies, it’s always best to be safe, especially if you’re experiencing abdominal pain, changes in bowel habits, or blood in your stool. If you have been experiencing these symptoms for longer than a few weeks, it is best…
Colon cancer is among the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States. It starts when healthy cells in the large intestine (colon) develop harmful changes in their DNA. Over time, these changes can damage the DNA, rendering the cells unable to properly grow and divide. Damage to their DNA essentially causes the cells…
A colonoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that enables doctors to view the inside of the large intestine. This procedure is carried out for a number of reasons but is most frequently used as a screening tool for cancer, polyps, and disease inside the colon. A conventional colonoscopy uses a scope, which is a long thin semi-flexible tube…
It’s easier than ever to get a colon cancer screening. You can even do it from your own home. You receive the test, collect the sample, and send in your results. You can benefit from this because the test is noninvasive and can be done in the comfort and privacy of your home. However, before…
Helicobacter pylori, commonly referred to as H. pylori, is a bacterium that infects the stomach and the small intestines. It is very common – more than 50% of the worldwide population is believed to have it – but most people are unaware that they have it. You might have an H. pylori infection and not…
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1.3% of adults in the United States have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Crohn’s disease is an IBD that causes your digestive tract to become irritated and inflamed. When any part of this pathway gets irritated and swollen, your body’s ability to break down food…
Screenings are an essential part of disease prevention. Having regular preventive scans can detect conditions that may have not begun to show symptoms yet, especially conditions which rarely display any symptoms at all. One of the most common and fatal cancers in both men and women is colon cancer. It is estimated that over 140,000…
