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What one should know before one undergoes a Colonoscopy

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  A colonoscopy is a therapeutic medical exam used by physicians to notice variations or irregularities in the big intestine and rectum. During this examination, an extended, elastic conduit otherwise known as a colonoscope is introduced into the rectum. A minute video camera which is placed at the tip of the tube lets the medic to view the innermost of the whole colon. A colonoscopy can help the medic reconnoiter likely reasons for stomach ache, rectal hemorrhage, long-lasting constipation, long-lasting diarrhea, and other duodenal glitches. If the patient is above the age of 50 years and is at a typical danger of colon cancer — and has no colon cancer hazards other than age — the physician may endorse a colonoscopy once every ten years to check for colon cancer.  Before undergoing a colonoscopy, the patient will be required to empty his big intestines as any leftovers in the region may darken the view of the colon and rectum during the exam. To avoid the colon, the medic may ask the